How severe is CVE-2005-2638?

CVE-2005-2638 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2638 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2638?

CVE-2005-2638 affects Phpfreenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2638?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2638 published?

CVE-2005-2638 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2638

CVE-2005-2638 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpfreenews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpfreenews
Published: 2005-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHPFreeNews 1.40 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) NewsMode parameter to NewsCategoryForm.php, or the (2) Match or (3) NewsMode parameter to SearchResults.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2638?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHPFreeNews 1.40 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) NewsMode parameter to NewsCategoryForm.php, or the (2) Match or (3) NewsMode parameter to SearchResults.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-2638?: CVE-2005-2638 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2638 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2638?: CVE-2005-2638 affects Phpfreenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2638?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2638 published?: CVE-2005-2638 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpfreenews:phpfreenews:1.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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