CVE-2005-4383: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.cfm in CitySoft Community Enterprise 4.x allows remote attac

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4383 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting community enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.cfm in CitySoft Community Enterprise 4.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) presentationSite, (2) docPublishYear, (3) docDescription, (4) publishState, (5) docAuthor, (6) docTitle, (7) subTopic, (8) topic, (9) topicRadio, (10) topicOnly, (11) startrow, and (12) sortby parameters.

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	2005-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: citysoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-20 02:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

citysoft community enterprise DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.x

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.x

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy community-enterprise || rpm -q community-enterprise || community-enterprise --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.x (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison community-enterprise sudo apt install community-enterprise=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.x> sudo apt-mark hold community-enterprise

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

dnf --showduplicates list community-enterprise sudo dnf downgrade community-enterprise-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.x> sudo dnf versionlock add community-enterprise

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-2005-4383?

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

Is CVE-2005-4383 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4383 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-2005-4383 affect?

CVE-2005-4383 affects community enterprise. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.cfm in CitySoft Community Enterprise 4.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) presentationSite, (2) docPublishYear, (3) docDescription, (4) publishState

How urgent is CVE-2005-4383?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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