CVE-2005-3757Mini Search Appliance Vulnerability
The Saxon XSLT parser in Google Mini Search Appliance, and possibly Google Search Appliance, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via dangerous Java class methods in select attribute of xsl:value-of tags in XSLT style sheets, such as…
Published Nov 22, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-3757 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Mini Search Appliance (Google), Search Appliance (Google).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
41%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory17644
- patchhttp://metasploit.com/research/vulns/google_proxystylesheet/
- patch1015246
- patch20981
- patch15509
Description
The Saxon XSLT parser in Google Mini Search Appliance, and possibly Google Search Appliance, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via dangerous Java class methods in select attribute of xsl:value-of tags in XSLT style sheets, such as (1) system-property, (2) sys:getProperty, and (3) run:exec.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Search ApplianceGoogle | See advisory | n/a |
| Search ApplianceGoogle | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 22, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory17644
- patchmetasploit.com · google_proxystylesheet
- patch1015246
- patch20981
- patch15509
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Saxon XSLT parser in Google Mini Search Appliance, and possibly Google Search Appliance, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via dangerous Java class methods in select attribute of xsl:value-of tags in XSLT style sheets, such as (1) system-property, (2) sys:getPropert…
Affected: Mini Search Appliance (Google); Search Appliance (Google). 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.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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