CVE-2005-4231: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4231: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Link Up Gold 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Link Up Gold 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) link parameter to tell_friend.php, (2) phrase[] parameter to search.php in a search_links_advanced action, and the (3) direction or (4) sort parameter to articles.php.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-4231 is a cross-site scripting issue in Link Up Gold 2.5 and earlier. An attacker could inject script or HTML through several public PHP parameters, potentially affecting visitors who open crafted links or pages. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a vendor patch. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Link Up Gold 2.5 or earlier, especially internet-facing installations. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless legacy PHP link-directory software remains deployed. Prioritize this if Link Up Gold is internet-facing or handles authenticated users. Otherwise, track as a legacy cleanup item and confirm absence from the estate. Mitigation focus: Identify any Link Up Gold installations and confirm version numbers.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.; Remove or isolate unsupported Link Up Gold deployments from public access..

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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