How severe is CVE-2005-3496?

CVE-2005-3496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3496?

CVE-2005-3496 affects Php Handicapper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3496?

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

When was CVE-2005-3496 published?

CVE-2005-3496 was published on 2005-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3496

CVE-2005-3496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php Handicapper 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Php Handicapper
Published: 2005-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter to msg.php. NOTE: some sources identify a second vector in the login parameter to process_signup.php, but the original source says that it is for CRLF injection (CVE-2005-4712). Also note: the vendor has disputed CVE-2005-3497, and it is possible that the dispute was intended to include this issue as well. If so, followup investigation strongly suggests that the original report is correct.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3496?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter to msg.php. NOTE: some sources identify a second vector in the login parameter to process_signup.php, but the original source says that it is for CRLF injection (CVE-2005-4712). Also note: the vendor has disputed CVE-2005-3497, and it is possible that the dispute was intended to include this issue as well. If so, followup investigation strongly suggests that the original report is correct.
How severe is CVE-2005-3496?: CVE-2005-3496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3496?: CVE-2005-3496 affects Php Handicapper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3496 published?: CVE-2005-3496 was published on 2005-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:php_handicapper:php_handicapper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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