How severe is CVE-2005-4428?

CVE-2005-4428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4428 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-2005-4428?

CVE-2005-4428 affects Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4428?

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

When was CVE-2005-4428 published?

CVE-2005-4428 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4428

CVE-2005-4428 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk 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: Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk
Published: 2005-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Cerberus Helpdesk allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the kb_ask parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4428?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Cerberus Helpdesk allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the kb_ask parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4428?: CVE-2005-4428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4428 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-2005-4428?: CVE-2005-4428 affects Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4428 published?: CVE-2005-4428 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cerberus:cerberus_helpdesk:2.649:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk

CVE-2006-4539 — High (CVSS 7.5): (1) includes/widgets/module_company_tickets.php and (2) includes/widgets/module_track_tickets.php Client Support Center…
CVE-2005-4427 — High (CVSS 7.5): Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Cerberus Helpdesk allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands…
CVE-2008-6440 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Cerberus Helpdesk before 4.0 (Build 600) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests…
CVE-2006-5428 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): rpc.php in Cerberus Helpdesk 3.2.1 does not verify a client's privileges for a display_get_requesters operation, which…
CVE-2005-3502 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): attachment_send.php in Cerberus Helpdesk allows remote attackers to view attachments and tickets of other users via a…
CVE-2005-1963 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Cerberus Helpdesk 0.97.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via certain requests to (1)…

All CVEs affecting Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk →