CVE-2005-0857

Name: CVE-2005-0857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0857 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in avatar.php for CoolForum 0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the img parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in avatar.php for CoolForum 0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the img parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Coolforum	Coolforum	<= 0.8

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1013474Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12852Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19758
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013474Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12852Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19758

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0857?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in avatar.php for CoolForum 0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the img parameter.

How severe is CVE-2005-0857?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0857 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0857?

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