MEDIUM
CVE-2005-1945
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 9, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the convert_highlite_words function in Invision Blog before 1.1.2 Final allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via double hex encoded highlight data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-1945 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
invision_power_services1 product(s)
invision community blog
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00078-06072005Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00078-06072005Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-1945
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-1945 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.