How severe is CVE-2005-0856?

CVE-2005-0856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0856?

CVE-2005-0856 affects Coolforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0856?

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-2005-0856 published?

CVE-2005-0856 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0856

CVE-2005-0856 is a high-severity vulnerability in Coolforum 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: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Coolforum
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CoolForum 0.8.1 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL commands via certain requests to (1) alert.php or (2) viewip.php, possibly due to a SQL injection vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0856?: CoolForum 0.8.1 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL commands via certain requests to (1) alert.php or (2) viewip.php, possibly due to a SQL injection vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2005-0856?: CVE-2005-0856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0856?: CVE-2005-0856 affects Coolforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0856?: 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-2005-0856 published?: CVE-2005-0856 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:coolforum:coolforum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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