CVE-2005-3757

Name: CVE-2005-3757
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-11-22T21:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 42.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3757 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Saxon XSLT parser in Google Mini Search Appliance, and possibly Google Search Appliance, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via dangerous Java class methods in select attribute of xsl:value-of tags in XSLT style sheets, such as (1) system-property, (2) sys:getProperty, and (3) run:exec.. EPSS estimates a 42.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Saxon XSLT parser in Google Mini Search Appliance, and possibly Google Search Appliance, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via dangerous Java class methods in select attribute of xsl:value-of tags in XSLT style sheets, such as (1) system-property, (2) sys:getProperty, and (3) run:exec.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

42.18%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Mini Search Appliance	All versions
Google	Search Appliance	All versions

References

http://metasploit.com/research/vulns/google_proxystylesheet/Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17644Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015246Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/20981Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/417310/30/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15509Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2500
http://metasploit.com/research/vulns/google_proxystylesheet/Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17644Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015246Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/20981Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/417310/30/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15509Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2500

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3757?

How severe is CVE-2005-3757?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3757 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 42.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3757?

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