CVE-2005-0085: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0085: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ht://dig (htdig) before 3.1.6-r7 allows remote attackers to exe...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ht://dig (htdig) before 3.1.6-r7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the config parameter, which is not properly sanitized before it is displayed in an error message.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-0085 is a cross-site scripting flaw in ht://dig, also known as htdig. A crafted config parameter can be reflected in an error message as script or HTML, letting an attacker run browser-side code in a victim's session with the affected site. Exposure is most likely where legacy ht://dig search functionality remains deployed and reachable, especially on older Linux or Unix systems using vendor packages referenced by the advisories. The affected inventory in the bundle is incomplete. Prioritize remediation when htdig is internet-facing or used on trusted internal portals. The business risk is browser-side compromise through a legacy component, not server takeover based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade htdig to 3.1.6-r7 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review relevant Red Hat, Debian, Gentoo, Mandrake/Mandriva, or SCO advisories.; Disable or restrict exposed htdig search interfaces until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 15, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10878CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
htdig-config-xss(19223)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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