CVE-2005-4229: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4229: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in auction.pl in EveryAuction 1.53 and earlier allows remote attac...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in auction.pl in EveryAuction 1.53 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchstring parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this issue is unknown; the details were obtained solely from third party sources and independently verified using source code inspection.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-4229 is a cross-site scripting issue in EveryAuction 1.53 and earlier. A remote attacker could inject script or HTML through the search feature, potentially affecting users who view crafted content in the application. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, patch details, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running EveryAuction 1.53 or earlier, especially if the auction application is internet-facing. Most modern environments are unlikely to use this legacy CGI application, but old public web assets should be checked. Treat this as a legacy web application risk. It is not currently supported by evidence of active exploitation, but exposed old CGI software can create avoidable account, brand, and user-trust risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory public web assets for EveryAuction installations.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or official mitigations.; Retire or replace unsupported EveryAuction deployments..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 14, 2005, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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everyauction-searchstring-xss(23568)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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