How severe is CVE-2005-4855?

CVE-2005-4855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-4855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4855?

CVE-2005-4855 primarily affects Ez Ez Publish. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4855?

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

When was CVE-2005-4855 published?

CVE-2005-4855 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4855

CVE-2005-4855 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ez Ez Publish with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ez Ez Publish
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in eZ publish 3.5 before 3.5.5, 3.6 before 3.6.2, 3.7 before 3.7.0rc2, and 3.8 before 20050922 does not restrict Image datatype uploads to image content types, which allows remote authenticated users to upload certain types of files, as demonstrated by .js files, which may enable cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or other attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4855?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in eZ publish 3.5 before 3.5.5, 3.6 before 3.6.2, 3.7 before 3.7.0rc2, and 3.8 before 20050922 does not restrict Image datatype uploads to image content types, which allows remote authenticated users to upload certain types of files, as demonstrated by .js files, which may enable cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or other attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-4855?: CVE-2005-4855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4855 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4855?: CVE-2005-4855 primarily affects Ez Ez Publish. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4855?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4855 published?: CVE-2005-4855 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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