CVE-2005-3757

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

41.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2005-11-22 21:03 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 41.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2005-11-22 21:03 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:17 UTC

Exploit probability

41.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Google Mini Search Appliance
• Google Search Appliance

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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