CVE-2005-3085: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in rss.php in Riverdark Studios RSS Syndicator module 2.1.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3085 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting rss syndicator module. 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 rss.php in Riverdark Studios RSS Syndicator module 2.1.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) forum or (2) topic parameters.

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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: riverdark studios

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-27 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

riverdark studios rss syndicator module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rss-syndicator-module || rpm -q rss-syndicator-module || rss-syndicator-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rss-syndicator-module sudo apt install rss-syndicator-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.7> sudo apt-mark hold rss-syndicator-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list rss-syndicator-module sudo dnf downgrade rss-syndicator-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add rss-syndicator-module

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-2005-3085?

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

Is CVE-2005-3085 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3085 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-2005-3085 affect?

CVE-2005-3085 affects rss syndicator module. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in rss.php in Riverdark Studios RSS Syndicator module 2.1.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) forum or (2) topic parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3085?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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