UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2005-11-03

CVE-2005-3477

invision_power_services invision_gallery Security Advisory (CVE-2005-3477)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-3477 impacting invision_power_services invision_gallery. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple interpretation error in the image upload handling code in Invision Gallery 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via HTML or script in an image whose type does not match its extension, which is rendered by Internet Explorer due to CVE-2005-3312. NOTE: it could be argued that this vulnerability is due to a design flaw in Internet Explorer and the proper fix should be in that browser; if so, then this should not be treated as a vulnerability in Invision Gallery.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product invision_power_services / invision_gallery
Affected Versions 2.0.3
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-3477 impacting invision_power_services invision_gallery.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-3477.yaml
id: cve-2005-3477

info:
  name: invision_power_services invision_gallery - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-3477 affecting invision_power_services invision_gallery.
    Evaluation: Multiple interpretation error in the image upload handling code in Invision Gallery 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-3477
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2005-3477
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2005-3477,invision_power_services,invision_gallery,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "invision_gallery"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-3477.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-3477
# Target: invision_power_services invision_gallery | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-3477 (invision_power_services invision_gallery)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against invision_power_services invision_gallery scope (2.0.3).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-3477.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-3477
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install invision_gallery 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade invision_gallery 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update invision_gallery

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i invision_gallery 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i invision_gallery

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-3477 in invision_power_services invision_gallery?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update invision_power_services invision_gallery packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-3477?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-3477?

CVE-2005-3477 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-3477
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor invision_power_services
Product invision_gallery
Published 2005-11-03
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N