How severe is CVE-2005-0535?

CVE-2005-0535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0535?

CVE-2005-0535 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0535?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0535 published?

CVE-2005-0535 was published on 2005-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0535

CVE-2005-0535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mediawiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mediawiki
Published: 2005-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.3.x before 1.3.11 and 1.4 beta before 1.4 rc1 allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as authenticated MediaWiki users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0535?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.3.x before 1.3.11 and 1.4 beta before 1.4 rc1 allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as authenticated MediaWiki users.
How severe is CVE-2005-0535?: CVE-2005-0535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0535?: CVE-2005-0535 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0535 published?: CVE-2005-0535 was published on 2005-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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