CVE-2005-0563

Name: CVE-2005-0563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-06-14T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0563 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) component in Exchange Server 5.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an email message with an encoded javascript: URL ("jav&#X41sc
ript:") in an IMG tag.. EPSS estimates a 14.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) component in Exchange Server 5.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an email message with an encoded javascript: URL ("jav&#X41sc
ript:") in an IMG tag.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.22%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Exchange Server	5.5

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15697Third Party Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=261&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-029Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15697Third Party Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=261&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-029Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0563?

How severe is CVE-2005-0563?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0563 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0563?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST