CVE-2005-2442: Cross-Application Scripting (XAS) vulnerability in SPI Dynamics WebInspect 5.0.196 allows remote attackers to

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2442 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting webinspect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-Application Scripting (XAS) vulnerability in SPI Dynamics WebInspect 5.0.196 allows remote attackers to inject Javascript from one application into another.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: spi dynamics

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spi dynamics webinspect DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.196

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.196

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webinspect || rpm -q webinspect || webinspect --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.196 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webinspect sudo apt install webinspect=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.196> sudo apt-mark hold webinspect

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

dnf --showduplicates list webinspect sudo dnf downgrade webinspect-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.196> sudo dnf versionlock add webinspect

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.

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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-2005-2442?

webinspect: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2442 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2442 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-2005-2442 affect?

CVE-2005-2442 affects webinspect. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Cross-Application Scripting (XAS) vulnerability in SPI Dynamics WebInspect 5.0.196 allows remote attackers to inject Javascript from one application into another.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2442?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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