CVE-2005-2569: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2569?

funkboard: upgrade to newer than 0.66f. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2569 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2569 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-2569 affect?

CVE-2005-2569 affects funkboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the fbusername or fbpassword parameter to (1) editpost.php, (2) prefs.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2569?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2569 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting funkboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the fbusername or fbpassword parameter to (1) editpost.php, (2) prefs.php, (3) newtopic.php, (4) reply.php, or (5) profile.php, the (6) fbusername, (7) fmail, (8) www, (9) icq, (10) yim, (11) location, (12) sex, (13) interebbies, (14) sig or (15) aim parameter to register.php, or

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: funkboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

funkboard funkboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.66f

Fixed in: newer than 0.66f

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.66f (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade funkboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade funkboard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: FunkBoard 0.66 - 'editpost.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Exploit-DB: FunkBoard 0.66 - 'newtopic.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Exploit-DB: FunkBoard 0.66 - 'prefs.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Exploit-DB: FunkBoard 0.66 - 'profile.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Exploit-DB: FunkBoard 0.66 - 'register.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Exploit-DB: FunkBoard 0.66 - 'reply.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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-2005-2569?

funkboard: upgrade to newer than 0.66f. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2569 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2569 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-2005-2569 affect?

CVE-2005-2569 affects funkboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FunkBoard 0.66CF, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the fbusername or fbpassword parameter to (1) editpost.php, (2) prefs.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2569?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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