CVE-2005-2183

CVE-2005-2183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpxmail 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

class.xmail.php in PhpXmail 0.7 through 1.1 does not properly handle large passwords, which prevents an error message from being returned and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2183?
class.xmail.php in PhpXmail 0.7 through 1.1 does not properly handle large passwords, which prevents an error message from being returned and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2005-2183?
CVE-2005-2183 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2183 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2183?
CVE-2005-2183 primarily affects Phpxmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2183?
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-2005-2183 published?
CVE-2005-2183 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)