CVE-2005-4502: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in httprint v202, and possibly other versions before v301, allows rem

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4502 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting httprint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in httprint v202, and possibly other versions before v301, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Server field in an HTTP response, which is not sanitized before being displayed to the user.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: net-square

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-22 21:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

net-square httprint DOWNGRADE

Affected: 202

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 202

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 202 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison httprint sudo apt install httprint=<VERSION_BEFORE_202> sudo apt-mark hold httprint

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

dnf --showduplicates list httprint sudo dnf downgrade httprint-<VERSION_BEFORE_202> sudo dnf versionlock add httprint

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.

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: httprint 202.0 - HTTP Response Server Field Arbitrary Script Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-4502?

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

Is CVE-2005-4502 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4502 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-2005-4502 affect?

CVE-2005-4502 affects httprint. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in httprint v202, and possibly other versions before v301, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Server field in an HTTP response, which is not sanitized before being

How urgent is CVE-2005-4502?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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