CVE-2005-1894

CVE-2005-1894 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flatnuke 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-94.

Key facts

Description

Direct code injection vulnerability in FlatNuke 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by placing the code into the Referer header of an HTTP request, which causes the code to be injected into referer.php, which can then be accessed by the attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1894?
Direct code injection vulnerability in FlatNuke 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by placing the code into the Referer header of an HTTP request, which causes the code to be injected into referer.php, which can then be accessed by the attacker.
How severe is CVE-2005-1894?
CVE-2005-1894 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1894 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1894?
CVE-2005-1894 affects Flatnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1894?
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-2005-1894 published?
CVE-2005-1894 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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