CVE-2005-1492: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user.cgi in Gossamer Threads Links SQL 2.x and 3.0 allows remote a

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1492 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting gossamer threads links, gossamer threads links-sql. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user.cgi in Gossamer Threads Links SQL 2.x and 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the url parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gossamer threads

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gossamer threads gossamer threads links DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gossamer-threads-links || rpm -q gossamer-threads-links || gossamer-threads-links --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gossamer-threads-links sudo apt install gossamer-threads-links=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold gossamer-threads-links

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gossamer-threads-links sudo dnf downgrade gossamer-threads-links-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gossamer-threads-links

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

gossamer threads gossamer threads links-sql DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gossamer-threads-links-sql || rpm -q gossamer-threads-links-sql || gossamer-threads-links-sql --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gossamer-threads-links-sql sudo apt install gossamer-threads-links-sql=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold gossamer-threads-links-sql

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gossamer-threads-links-sql sudo dnf downgrade gossamer-threads-links-sql-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gossamer-threads-links-sql

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Gossamer Threads Links 2.x - 'User.cgi' Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1492?

gossamer threads links: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; gossamer threads links-sql: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1492 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1492 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-1492 affect?

CVE-2005-1492 affects gossamer threads links, gossamer threads links-sql. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user.cgi in Gossamer Threads Links SQL 2.x and 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the url parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1492?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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