CVE-2005-3352
MediumCross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_imap module of Apache httpd before 1.3.35-dev and Apache httpd 2.0.x before 2.0.56-dev allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer when using image maps.
Published Dec 13, 2005 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3352, DSA-1167-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-3352 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v2) affecting HTTP Server (Apache), apache2 (debian), apache (debian) and 5 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including apache 1.3.33-6sarge3, HTTP Server 1.3.35, apache2 2.0.55-4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
74%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_imap module of Apache httpd before 1.3.35-dev and Apache httpd 2.0.x before 2.0.56-dev allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer when using image maps.
Affected Products
21 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP ServerApache | 2.2 | 1.3.35 |
| apache2debian | See advisory | 2.0.55-4 |
| apachedebian | See advisory | 1.3.33-6sarge3 |
| rootio-apache2rootio | See advisory | 2.0.55-4 |
| httpdredhat | See advisory | 0:2.0.52-22.ent |
Patched Releases
apache
1.3.33-6sarge3
HTTP Server
1.3.35
apache2
2.0.55-4, 2.4.49-1.1
httpd
0:2.0.52-22.ent
jabberd
0:2.0s10-3.37.rhn
rhn-apache
0:1.3.27-36.rhn.rhel4
rhn-modperl
0:1.29-16.rhel3
rootio-apache2
2.0.55-4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 13, 2005
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisorySSRT090208
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0159
- advisoryRHSA-2005:882
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0158
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0159
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_imap module of Apache httpd before 1.3.35-dev and Apache httpd 2.0.x before 2.0.56-dev allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer when using image maps.
Affected: HTTP Server (Apache) versions 2.2; apache2 (debian); apache (debian), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including apache 1.3.33-6sarge3, HTTP Server 1.3.35, apache2 2.0.55-4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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