How severe is CVE-2005-0831?

CVE-2005-0831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0831?

CVE-2005-0831 primarily affects Php-post Php-post Web Forum. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0831?

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

When was CVE-2005-0831 published?

CVE-2005-0831 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0831

CVE-2005-0831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php-post Php-post Web Forum 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: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Php-post Php-post Web Forum
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP-Post allows remote attackers to spoof the names of other users by registering with a username containing hex-encoded characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0831?: PHP-Post allows remote attackers to spoof the names of other users by registering with a username containing hex-encoded characters.
How severe is CVE-2005-0831?: CVE-2005-0831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0831?: CVE-2005-0831 primarily affects Php-post Php-post Web Forum. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0831?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0831 published?: CVE-2005-0831 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:php-post:php-post_web_forum:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php-post:php-post_web_forum:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php-post:php-post_web_forum:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php-post:php-post_web_forum:0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php-post:php-post_web_forum:0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php-post:php-post_web_forum:0.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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