CVE-2005-2861

Name: CVE-2005-2861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-08T10:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in N-Stealth Commercial Edition before 5.8.0.38 and Free Edition before 5.8.1.03 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Server field in an HTTP response header, which is directly injected into an HTML report.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in N-Stealth Commercial Edition before 5.8.0.38 and Free Edition before 5.8.1.03 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Server field in an HTTP response header, which is directly injected into an HTML report.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
N-Stalker	N-Stealth	commercial_5.8
N-Stalker	N-Stealth	free_5.8

References

http://seclists.org/lists/vulnwatch/2005/Jul-Sep/0032.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/010905-multiple_webscanner_script_injection.pdfExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14717Patch
http://seclists.org/lists/vulnwatch/2005/Jul-Sep/0032.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/010905-multiple_webscanner_script_injection.pdfExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14717Patch

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2861?

How severe is CVE-2005-2861?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2861?

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