How severe is CVE-2005-2168?

CVE-2005-2168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2168?

CVE-2005-2168 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-2005-2168?

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

When was CVE-2005-2168 published?

CVE-2005-2168 was published on 2005-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2168

CVE-2005-2168 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% (61st 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

delete.php in Plague News System 0.6 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to delete news, comments, and shoutbox posts by modifying the id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2168?: delete.php in Plague News System 0.6 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to delete news, comments, and shoutbox posts by modifying the id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-2168?: CVE-2005-2168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2168?: CVE-2005-2168 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-2005-2168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2168 published?: CVE-2005-2168 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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