How severe is CVE-2005-2853?

CVE-2005-2853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2853?

CVE-2005-2853 primarily affects Guppy. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2853?

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

When was CVE-2005-2853 published?

CVE-2005-2853 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2853

CVE-2005-2853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Guppy 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Guppy
Published: 2005-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GuppY 4.5.3a and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the pg parameter to printfaq.php, or the (2) Referer or (3) User-Agent HTTP headers, which are not properly handled by error.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2853?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GuppY 4.5.3a and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the pg parameter to printfaq.php, or the (2) Referer or (3) User-Agent HTTP headers, which are not properly handled by error.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-2853?: CVE-2005-2853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2853?: CVE-2005-2853 primarily affects Guppy. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2853 published?: CVE-2005-2853 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:guppy:guppy:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:guppy:guppy:4.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:guppy:guppy:4.5.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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