CVE-2005-2853

Name: CVE-2005-2853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-08T10:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2853 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GuppY 4.5.3a and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the pg parameter to printfaq.php, or the (2) Referer or (3) User-Agent HTTP headers, which are not properly handled by error.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GuppY 4.5.3a and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the pg parameter to printfaq.php, or the (2) Referer or (3) User-Agent HTTP headers, which are not properly handled by error.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Guppy	Guppy	4.5
Guppy	Guppy	4.5.3
Guppy	Guppy	4.5.3a

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16707Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.freeguppy.org/download.php?lng=enPatch
http://www.freeguppy.org/thread.php?lng=en&pg=81882&fid=1&cat=200
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14753Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/16707Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.freeguppy.org/download.php?lng=enPatch
http://www.freeguppy.org/thread.php?lng=en&pg=81882&fid=1&cat=200
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14753Patch

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2853?

How severe is CVE-2005-2853?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2853 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2853?

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