CVE-2005-3977: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in QualityEBiz Quality PPC 1553 allows remote attackers to inject web

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3977 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting qualityppc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in QualityEBiz Quality PPC 1553 allows remote attackers to inject web script or HTML via the REQ parameter to the search module.

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	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: qualityebiz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-03 19:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qualityebiz qualityppc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1553

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1553

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1553 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qualityppc sudo apt install qualityppc=<VERSION_BEFORE_1553> sudo apt-mark hold qualityppc

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

dnf --showduplicates list qualityppc sudo dnf downgrade qualityppc-<VERSION_BEFORE_1553> sudo dnf versionlock add qualityppc

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.

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-2005-3977?

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

Is CVE-2005-3977 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3977 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-2005-3977 affect?

CVE-2005-3977 affects qualityppc. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in QualityEBiz Quality PPC 1553 allows remote attackers to inject web script or HTML via the REQ parameter to the search module.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3977?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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