How severe is CVE-2005-4206?

CVE-2005-4206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2005-4206 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4206?

CVE-2005-4206 primarily affects Blackboard Academic Suite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4206?

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

When was CVE-2005-4206 published?

CVE-2005-4206 was published on 2005-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4206

CVE-2005-4206 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackboard Academic Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Blackboard Academic Suite
Published: 2005-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Blackboard Learning and Community Portal System in Academic Suite 6.3.1.424, 6.2.3.23, and other versions before 6 allows remote attackers to redirect users to other URLs and conduct phishing attacks via a modified url parameter to frameset.jsp, which loads the URL into a frame and causes it to appear to be part of a valid page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4206?: Blackboard Learning and Community Portal System in Academic Suite 6.3.1.424, 6.2.3.23, and other versions before 6 allows remote attackers to redirect users to other URLs and conduct phishing attacks via a modified url parameter to frameset.jsp, which loads the URL into a frame and causes it to appear to be part of a valid page.
How severe is CVE-2005-4206?: CVE-2005-4206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2005-4206 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4206?: CVE-2005-4206 primarily affects Blackboard Academic Suite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4206?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4206 published?: CVE-2005-4206 was published on 2005-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:academic_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:academic_suite:6.2.3.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:academic_suite:6.3.1.424:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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