How severe is CVE-2005-0075?

CVE-2005-0075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0075 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0075?

CVE-2005-0075 primarily affects Squirrelmail. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0075?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0075 published?

CVE-2005-0075 was published on 2005-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0075

CVE-2005-0075 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrelmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Squirrelmail
Published: 2005-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

prefs.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.4, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to inject local code into the SquirrelMail code via custom preference handlers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0075?: prefs.php in SquirrelMail before 1.4.4, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to inject local code into the SquirrelMail code via custom preference handlers.
How severe is CVE-2005-0075?: CVE-2005-0075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0075 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0075?: CVE-2005-0075 primarily affects Squirrelmail. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0075?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0075 published?: CVE-2005-0075 was published on 2005-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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