Is CVE-2005-1027 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2005-1027, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2005-1027 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2005-1027 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-1027?

CVE-2005-1027 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2005-1027

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 2, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHP-Nuke 6.x through 7.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username parameter in the Your_Account module, (2) avatarcategory parameter in the Your_Account module, or (3) lid parameter in the Downloads module.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-1027 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-1027. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.