PatchTheCVECVE-2005-2860: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nikto 1.35 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary
CVE-2005-2860 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting nikto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nikto 1.35 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Server field in an HTTP response header, which is directly injected into an HTML report.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-09-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2005-2860?
nikto: upgrade to newer than 1.35. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-2860 being exploited?
CVE-2005-2860 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-2005-2860 affect?
CVE-2005-2860 affects nikto. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nikto 1.35 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Server field in an HTTP response header, which is directly injected into an HTML report.
How urgent is CVE-2005-2860?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference
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