CVE-2005-2816

CVE-2005-2816 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Greymatter allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a post comment, which is recorded in a log file but not properly handled when the administrator uses "View Control Panel Log" to read the log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2816?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Greymatter allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a post comment, which is recorded in a log file but not properly handled when the administrator uses "View Control Panel Log" to read the log file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2816?
CVE-2005-2816 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2816 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2816?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2816 published?
CVE-2005-2816 was published on 2005-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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