How severe is CVE-2005-4162?

CVE-2005-4162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4162?

CVE-2005-4162 primarily affects Acme Labs Perlcal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4162?

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

When was CVE-2005-4162 published?

CVE-2005-4162 was published on 2005-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4162

CVE-2005-4162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acme Labs Perlcal 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% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Acme Labs Perlcal
Published: 2005-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cal_make.pl in ACME PerlCal 2.99.20 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p0 parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4162?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cal_make.pl in ACME PerlCal 2.99.20 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p0 parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4162?: CVE-2005-4162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4162?: CVE-2005-4162 primarily affects Acme Labs Perlcal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4162 published?: CVE-2005-4162 was published on 2005-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:acme_labs:perlcal:2.99:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acme_labs:perlcal:2.99.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acme_labs:perlcal:2.99.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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