CVE-2005-4311
CVE-2005-4311 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dcscripts Dcforum 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: Dcscripts Dcforum
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DCForum 6.25 and earlier, and possibly DCForum+ 1.x, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the page parameter in dcboard.php and (2) unspecified search parameters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4311?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DCForum 6.25 and earlier, and possibly DCForum+ 1.x, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the page parameter in dcboard.php and (2) unspecified search parameters.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4311?
- CVE-2005-4311 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4311 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-2005-4311?
- CVE-2005-4311 primarily affects Dcscripts Dcforum. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4311?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-4311 published?
- CVE-2005-4311 was published on 2005-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2005/12/dcforum-xss-vuln.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18093
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15885
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2940
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:2k_1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:6.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum:2000_1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum\+:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum\+:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum\+:1.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum\+:1.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum\+:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dcscripts:dcforum\+:1.003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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