CVE-2005-2204

Name: CVE-2005-2204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2204 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Computer Associates (CA) eTrust SiteMinder 5.5, when the "CSSChecking" parameter is set to "NO," allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PASSWORD or (2) BUFFER parameters to smpwservicescgi.exe, (3) the TARGET parameter to login.fcc, and possibly other vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Computer Associates (CA) eTrust SiteMinder 5.5, when the "CSSChecking" parameter is set to "NO," allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PASSWORD or (2) BUFFER parameters to smpwservicescgi.exe, (3) the TARGET parameter to login.fcc, and possibly other vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Etrust Siteminder	5.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2204?

How severe is CVE-2005-2204?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2204 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2204?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-2204?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST