CVE-2005-4044: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cgi in Amazon Search Directory 1.0.0 and earlier allows rem

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-4044?

amazon search directory: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-4044 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4044 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-2005-4044 affect?

CVE-2005-4044 affects amazon search directory. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cgi in Amazon Search Directory 1.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, possibly the search parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-4044?

Priority 37/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2005-4044 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting amazon search directory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cgi in Amazon Search Directory 1.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, possibly the search parameter.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mr. cgi guy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-06 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mr. cgi guy amazon search directory UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy amazon-search-directory || rpm -q amazon-search-directory || amazon-search-directory --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade amazon-search-directory

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade amazon-search-directory

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-4044?

amazon search directory: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4044 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4044 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-2005-4044 affect?

CVE-2005-4044 affects amazon search directory. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cgi in Amazon Search Directory 1.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, possibly the search parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4044?

Priority 37/100. On your watchlist

References

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