CVE-2005-4477

CVE-2005-4477 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in papaya CMS 4.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the bab[searchfor] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4477?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in papaya CMS 4.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the bab[searchfor] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4477?
CVE-2005-4477 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4477 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4477?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4477 published?
CVE-2005-4477 was published on 2005-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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