How severe is CVE-2005-1045?

CVE-2005-1045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1045?

CVE-2005-1045 affects Centrinity Centrinity Firstclass Desktop Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1045?

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-2005-1045 published?

CVE-2005-1045 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1045

CVE-2005-1045 is a high-severity vulnerability in Centrinity Centrinity Firstclass Desktop Client 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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Centrinity Centrinity Firstclass Desktop Client
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

OpenText FirstClass 8.0 client does not properly sanitize strings before passing them to the Windows ShellExecute API, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a UNC path in a bookmark.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1045?: OpenText FirstClass 8.0 client does not properly sanitize strings before passing them to the Windows ShellExecute API, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a UNC path in a bookmark.
How severe is CVE-2005-1045?: CVE-2005-1045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1045?: CVE-2005-1045 affects Centrinity Centrinity Firstclass Desktop Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1045?: 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-2005-1045 published?: CVE-2005-1045 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:centrinity:centrinity_firstclass_desktop_client:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*