CVE-2005-4256

Name: CVE-2005-4256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-15T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4256 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forum.asp in ASP-DEV XM Forum RC3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the forum_title parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this issue is unknown; the details are obtained solely from the BID. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forum.asp in ASP-DEV XM Forum RC3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the forum_title parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this issue is unknown; the details are obtained solely from the BID. In addition, its accuracy is in question because "forum_title" does not appear to be specified in the source code for XM Forum RC3. It is possible, but not certain, that this is CVE-2004-2211.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asp-Dev	Xm Forum	rc3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15858Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15858Exploit

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4256?

How severe is CVE-2005-4256?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4256 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST