How severe is CVE-2005-1640?

CVE-2005-1640 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1640?

CVE-2005-1640 primarily affects The Ignition Project Ignitionserver. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1640?

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-2005-1640 published?

CVE-2005-1640 was published on 2005-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1640

CVE-2005-1640 is a high-severity vulnerability in The Ignition Project Ignitionserver 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% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Ignition Project Ignitionserver
Published: 2005-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mod_channel.bas in The Ignition Project ignitionServer 0.3.0 to 0.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly verify whether a host has the owner privileges required to delete IRC channel access entries, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1640?: mod_channel.bas in The Ignition Project ignitionServer 0.3.0 to 0.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly verify whether a host has the owner privileges required to delete IRC channel access entries, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2005-1640?: CVE-2005-1640 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1640?: CVE-2005-1640 primarily affects The Ignition Project Ignitionserver. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1640?: 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-2005-1640 published?: CVE-2005-1640 was published on 2005-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:the_ignition_project:ignitionserver:0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_ignition_project:ignitionserver:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_ignition_project:ignitionserver:0.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_ignition_project:ignitionserver:0.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_ignition_project:ignitionserver:0.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_ignition_project:ignitionserver:0.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:the_ignition_project:ignitionserver:0.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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