CVE-2005-1620: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Skull-Splitter Guestbook 1.0, 2.0 and 2.2 allows remote attackers

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1620 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting skull-splitter guestbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Skull-Splitter Guestbook 1.0, 2.0 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) title or (2) content of a message.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: soren boysen

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

soren boysen skull-splitter guestbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 2.0 · 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy skull-splitter-guestbook || rpm -q skull-splitter-guestbook || skull-splitter-guestbook --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison skull-splitter-guestbook sudo apt install skull-splitter-guestbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold skull-splitter-guestbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list skull-splitter-guestbook sudo dnf downgrade skull-splitter-guestbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add skull-splitter-guestbook

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: Skull-Splitter Guestbook 1.0/2.0/2.2 - Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

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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-2005-1620?

skull-splitter guestbook: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1620 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1620 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-2005-1620 affect?

CVE-2005-1620 affects skull-splitter guestbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Skull-Splitter Guestbook 1.0, 2.0 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) title or (2) content of a message.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1620?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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