How severe is CVE-2005-2166?

CVE-2005-2166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2166?

CVE-2005-2166 primarily affects Frozenplague.net Plague News System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2166?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2166 published?

CVE-2005-2166 was published on 2005-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2166

CVE-2005-2166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Frozenplague.net Plague News System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Frozenplague.net Plague News System
Published: 2005-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Plague News System 0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2166?: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Plague News System 0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-2166?: CVE-2005-2166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2166?: CVE-2005-2166 primarily affects Frozenplague.net Plague News System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2166 published?: CVE-2005-2166 was published on 2005-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:frozenplague.net:plague_news_system:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:frozenplague.net:plague_news_system:0.4rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:frozenplague.net:plague_news_system:0.4rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:frozenplague.net:plague_news_system:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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