CVE-2005-4491: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sitekit CMS 6.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to i
CVE-2005-4491 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting sitekit cms. 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 Sitekit CMS 6.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) query string, (2) textonly, (3) locID, and (4) lang parameters to (a) Default.aspx, and the (6) ClickFrom parameter to (b) Request-call-back.html and (c) registration-form.html. NOTE: the vendor states "This issue was resolved by a minor update to Sitekit CMS v6.6, sanitising the html code a
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2005-12-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: Sitekit CMS 6.6 - 'Default.aspx' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- Exploit-DB: Sitekit CMS 6.6 - 'registration-form.html?ClickFrom' Cross-Site Scripting
- Exploit-DB: Sitekit CMS 6.6 - 'Request-call-back.html?ClickFrom' Cross-Site Scripting
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-2005-4491?
sitekit cms: upgrade to newer than 6.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-4491 being exploited?
CVE-2005-4491 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-2005-4491 affect?
CVE-2005-4491 affects sitekit cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sitekit CMS 6.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) query string, (2) textonly, (3) locID, and (4) lang parameters to (a) Default.aspx,
How urgent is CVE-2005-4491?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference