How severe is CVE-2005-4256?

CVE-2005-4256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4256?

CVE-2005-4256 affects Asp-dev Xm Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4256?

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

When was CVE-2005-4256 published?

CVE-2005-4256 was published on 2005-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4256

CVE-2005-4256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Asp-dev Xm Forum 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Asp-dev Xm Forum
Published: 2005-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forum.asp in ASP-DEV XM Forum RC3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the forum_title parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this issue is unknown; the details are obtained solely from the BID. In addition, its accuracy is in question because "forum_title" does not appear to be specified in the source code for XM Forum RC3. It is possible, but not certain, that this is CVE-2004-2211.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4256?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forum.asp in ASP-DEV XM Forum RC3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the forum_title parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this issue is unknown; the details are obtained solely from the BID. In addition, its accuracy is in question because "forum_title" does not appear to be specified in the source code for XM Forum RC3. It is possible, but not certain, that this is CVE-2004-2211.
How severe is CVE-2005-4256?: CVE-2005-4256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4256?: CVE-2005-4256 affects Asp-dev Xm Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4256 published?: CVE-2005-4256 was published on 2005-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15858

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:asp-dev:xm_forum:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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