How severe is CVE-2005-4549?

CVE-2005-4549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4549?

CVE-2005-4549 affects Oracle Application Server Discussion Forum Portlet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4549?

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

When was CVE-2005-4549 published?

CVE-2005-4549 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4549

CVE-2005-4549 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Server Discussion Forum Portlet 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Application Server Discussion Forum Portlet
Published: 2005-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Discussion Forum Portlet allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) RowKeyValue parameter in the PORTAL schema; and the (2) title and (3) content input fields when creating an forum article.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4549?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Discussion Forum Portlet allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) RowKeyValue parameter in the PORTAL schema; and the (2) title and (3) content input fields when creating an forum article.
How severe is CVE-2005-4549?: CVE-2005-4549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4549?: CVE-2005-4549 affects Oracle Application Server Discussion Forum Portlet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4549 published?: CVE-2005-4549 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_server_discussion_forum_portlet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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