PatchTheCVECVE-2005-4858: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in mimic2.cgi in mimicboard2 (Mimic2) 086 and earlier allo
CVE-2005-4858 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting mimicboard 2. 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 mimic2.cgi in mimicboard2 (Mimic2) 086 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters associated with the (1) name, (2) title, and (3) comment sections, as demonstrated by referencing a remote document through the SRC attribute of an IFRAME element.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-12-31 |
| 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
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-2005-4858?
mimicboard 2: upgrade to newer than 086. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-4858 being exploited?
CVE-2005-4858 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-2005-4858 affect?
CVE-2005-4858 affects mimicboard 2. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in mimic2.cgi in mimicboard2 (Mimic2) 086 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters associated with the (1) name, (2) title, and
How urgent is CVE-2005-4858?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.