How severe is CVE-2005-4481?

CVE-2005-4481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4481 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-2005-4481?

CVE-2005-4481 affects Polopoly. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4481?

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

When was CVE-2005-4481 published?

CVE-2005-4481 was published on 2005-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4481

CVE-2005-4481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Polopoly 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Polopoly
Published: 2005-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Polopoly 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified search parameters. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, stating that the "XSS flaw was only part of the custom implementation of the [polopoly] site". As of 20061003, CVE has no further information on this issue, except that the original researcher has a history of testing live sites and assuming that discoveries indicate vulnerabilities in the associated package

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4481?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Polopoly 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified search parameters. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, stating that the "XSS flaw was only part of the custom implementation of the [polopoly] site". As of 20061003, CVE has no further information on this issue, except that the original researcher has a history of testing live sites and assuming that discoveries indicate vulnerabilities in the associated package
How severe is CVE-2005-4481?: CVE-2005-4481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4481 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-2005-4481?: CVE-2005-4481 affects Polopoly. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4481 published?: CVE-2005-4481 was published on 2005-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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