How severe is CVE-2005-4231?

CVE-2005-4231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4231 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-2005-4231?

CVE-2005-4231 affects Php Web Scripts Link Up Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4231?

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

When was CVE-2005-4231 published?

CVE-2005-4231 was published on 2005-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4231

CVE-2005-4231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php Web Scripts Link Up Gold 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: Php Web Scripts Link Up Gold
Published: 2005-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Link Up Gold 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) link parameter to tell_friend.php, (2) phrase[] parameter to search.php in a search_links_advanced action, and the (3) direction or (4) sort parameter to articles.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4231?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Link Up Gold 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) link parameter to tell_friend.php, (2) phrase[] parameter to search.php in a search_links_advanced action, and the (3) direction or (4) sort parameter to articles.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-4231?: CVE-2005-4231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4231 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-2005-4231?: CVE-2005-4231 affects Php Web Scripts Link Up Gold. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4231 published?: CVE-2005-4231 was published on 2005-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:php_web_scripts:link_up_gold:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*