How severe is CVE-2005-2028?

CVE-2005-2028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2028?

CVE-2005-2028 affects Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2028?

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-2005-2028 published?

CVE-2005-2028 was published on 2005-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2028

CVE-2005-2028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board 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% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board
Published: 2005-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php for MercuryBoard 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2028?: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php for MercuryBoard 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2005-2028?: CVE-2005-2028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2028?: CVE-2005-2028 affects Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2028?: 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-2005-2028 published?: CVE-2005-2028 was published on 2005-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mercuryboard:mercuryboard_message_board:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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