How severe is CVE-2005-4255?

CVE-2005-4255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4255?

CVE-2005-4255 affects Wikkawiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4255?

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

When was CVE-2005-4255 published?

CVE-2005-4255 was published on 2005-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4255

CVE-2005-4255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wikkawiki 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wikkawiki
Published: 2005-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TextSearch in WikkaWiki 1.1.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a hex-encoded phrase parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4255?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TextSearch in WikkaWiki 1.1.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a hex-encoded phrase parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4255?: CVE-2005-4255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4255?: CVE-2005-4255 affects Wikkawiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4255 published?: CVE-2005-4255 was published on 2005-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wikkawiki:wikkawiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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