How severe is CVE-2005-1250?

CVE-2005-1250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1250?

CVE-2005-1250 affects Ipswitch Whatsup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1250?

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-2005-1250 published?

CVE-2005-1250 was published on 2005-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1250

CVE-2005-1250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Whatsup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ipswitch Whatsup
Published: 2005-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the logon screen of the web front end (NmConsole/Login.asp) for IpSwitch WhatsUp Professional 2005 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) User Name field (sUserName parameter) or (2) Password (sPassword parameter).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1250?: SQL injection vulnerability in the logon screen of the web front end (NmConsole/Login.asp) for IpSwitch WhatsUp Professional 2005 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) User Name field (sUserName parameter) or (2) Password (sPassword parameter).
How severe is CVE-2005-1250?: CVE-2005-1250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1250?: CVE-2005-1250 affects Ipswitch Whatsup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1250?: 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-2005-1250 published?: CVE-2005-1250 was published on 2005-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:whatsup:professional_2005_sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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