CVE-2005-4785: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in QuickBlogger 1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arb

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4785 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting quickblogger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in QuickBlogger 1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) author ("your name") and (2) "comment" section.

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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jl webworks

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

jl webworks quickblogger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison quickblogger sudo apt install quickblogger=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold quickblogger

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

dnf --showduplicates list quickblogger sudo dnf downgrade quickblogger-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add quickblogger

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-2005-4785?

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

Is CVE-2005-4785 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4785 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-2005-4785 affect?

CVE-2005-4785 affects quickblogger. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in QuickBlogger 1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) author ("your name") and (2) "comment" section.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4785?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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