CVE-2005-2113

CVE-2005-2113 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xoops 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

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the loginUser function in the XMLRPC server in XOOPS 2.0.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication via crafted values in an XML file, as demonstrated using the blogger.getPost method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2113?
SQL injection vulnerability in the loginUser function in the XMLRPC server in XOOPS 2.0.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication via crafted values in an XML file, as demonstrated using the blogger.getPost method.
How severe is CVE-2005-2113?
CVE-2005-2113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2113 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2113?
CVE-2005-2113 primarily affects Xoops. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2113?
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-2005-2113 published?
CVE-2005-2113 was published on 2005-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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