How severe is CVE-2005-1387?

CVE-2005-1387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1387?

CVE-2005-1387 affects Kristofer Szymanski Cocktail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1387?

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-2005-1387 published?

CVE-2005-1387 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1387

CVE-2005-1387 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kristofer Szymanski Cocktail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kristofer Szymanski Cocktail
Published: 2005-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cocktail 3.5.4 and possibly earlier in Mac OS X passes the administrative password on the command line to sudo in cleartext, which allows local users to gain sensitive information by running listing processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1387?: Cocktail 3.5.4 and possibly earlier in Mac OS X passes the administrative password on the command line to sudo in cleartext, which allows local users to gain sensitive information by running listing processes.
How severe is CVE-2005-1387?: CVE-2005-1387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1387?: CVE-2005-1387 affects Kristofer Szymanski Cocktail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1387?: 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-2005-1387 published?: CVE-2005-1387 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kristofer_szymanski:cocktail:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*