How severe is CVE-2005-4294?

CVE-2005-4294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4294?

CVE-2005-4294 primarily affects Alkacon Opencms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4294?

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

When was CVE-2005-4294 published?

CVE-2005-4294 was published on 2005-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4294

CVE-2005-4294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alkacon Opencms 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alkacon Opencms
Published: 2005-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alkacon OpenCms before 6.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username in the login page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4294?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alkacon OpenCms before 6.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username in the login page.
How severe is CVE-2005-4294?: CVE-2005-4294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4294?: CVE-2005-4294 primarily affects Alkacon Opencms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4294 published?: CVE-2005-4294 was published on 2005-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:alkacon:opencms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alkacon:opencms:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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