CVE-2005-4489

CVE-2005-4489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Scoop 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Scoop 1.1 RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) type and (2) count parameters, and (3) the query string in a story.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4489?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Scoop 1.1 RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) type and (2) count parameters, and (3) the query string in a story.
How severe is CVE-2005-4489?
CVE-2005-4489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4489 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4489?
CVE-2005-4489 affects Scoop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4489?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4489 published?
CVE-2005-4489 was published on 2005-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)