How severe is CVE-2005-1685?

CVE-2005-1685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1685?

CVE-2005-1685 affects Episodex Episodex Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1685?

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-2005-1685 published?

CVE-2005-1685 was published on 2005-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1685

CVE-2005-1685 is a high-severity vulnerability in Episodex Episodex Guestbook 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-425.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Episodex Episodex Guestbook
Published: 2005-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

episodex guestbook allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and edit scripts via a direct request to admin.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1685?: episodex guestbook allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and edit scripts via a direct request to admin.asp.
How severe is CVE-2005-1685?: CVE-2005-1685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1685?: CVE-2005-1685 affects Episodex Episodex Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1685?: 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-2005-1685 published?: CVE-2005-1685 was published on 2005-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111661380018313&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:episodex:episodex_guestbook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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