CVE-2005-4206

Name: CVE-2005-4206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-13T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4206 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Blackboard Learning and Community Portal System in Academic Suite 6.3.1.424, 6.2.3.23, and other versions before 6 allows remote attackers to redirect users to other URLs and conduct phishing attacks via a modified url parameter to frameset.jsp, which loads the URL into a frame and causes it to appear to be part of a valid page.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Blackboard Learning and Community Portal System in Academic Suite 6.3.1.424, 6.2.3.23, and other versions before 6 allows remote attackers to redirect users to other URLs and conduct phishing attacks via a modified url parameter to frameset.jsp, which loads the URL into a frame and causes it to appear to be part of a valid page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blackboard	Academic Suite	<= 6.0.0.0
Blackboard	Academic Suite	6.2.3.23
Blackboard	Academic Suite	6.3.1.424

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17991Broken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ipomonis.com/advisories/Bb_6.zipBroken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/21618Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15814Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23558Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/17991Broken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ipomonis.com/advisories/Bb_6.zipBroken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/21618Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15814Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23558Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4206?

How severe is CVE-2005-4206?

CVE-2005-4206 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4206?

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