CVE-2005-3496: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web sc

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATE

CVE-2005-3496 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting php handicapper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter to msg.php. NOTE: some sources identify a second vector in the login parameter to process_signup.php, but the original source says that it is for CRLF injection (CVE-2005-4712). Also note: the vendor has disputed CVE-2005-3497, and it is possible that the dispute was intended to include this issue as w

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2005-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php handicapper

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-04 00:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-handicapper || rpm -q php-handicapper || php-handicapper --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2005-3496?

php handicapper: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3496 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3496 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-2005-3496 affect?

CVE-2005-3496 affects php handicapper. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter to msg.php. NOTE: some sources identify a second vector in the login parameter to process_sign

How urgent is CVE-2005-3496?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2005-4712 MEDIUM 5.0 MITIGATE CRLF injection vulnerability in process_signup.php in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitr
CVE-2005-3497 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE SQL injection vulnerability in process_signup.php in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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