How severe is CVE-2005-4388?

CVE-2005-4388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4388 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4388?

CVE-2005-4388 primarily affects Contens. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4388?

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

When was CVE-2005-4388 published?

CVE-2005-4388 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4388

CVE-2005-4388 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contens 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Contens
Published: 2005-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cfm in CONTENS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the near parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4388?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cfm in CONTENS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the near parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4388?: CVE-2005-4388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4388 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4388?: CVE-2005-4388 primarily affects Contens. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4388?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4388 published?: CVE-2005-4388 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:contens:contens:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contens:contens:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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