CVE-2005-4721: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cfm in tmsPUBLISHER 3.3 allows remote attackers to inject a

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4721 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting tmspublisher. 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.cfm in tmsPUBLISHER 3.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.

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	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: the media shoppe berhad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

the media shoppe berhad tmspublisher DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tmspublisher sudo apt install tmspublisher=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3> sudo apt-mark hold tmspublisher

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

dnf --showduplicates list tmspublisher sudo dnf downgrade tmspublisher-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add tmspublisher

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.

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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-2005-4721?

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

Is CVE-2005-4721 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4721 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-2005-4721 affect?

CVE-2005-4721 affects tmspublisher. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cfm in tmsPUBLISHER 3.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4721?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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