CVE-2005-4000

CVE-2005-4000 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 archive.asp in SiteBeater News System 4.00 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sKeywords parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4000?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in archive.asp in SiteBeater News System 4.00 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sKeywords parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4000?
CVE-2005-4000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4000 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.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4000?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4000 published?
CVE-2005-4000 was published on 2005-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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