How severe is CVE-2005-2188?

CVE-2005-2188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2188?

CVE-2005-2188 affects Mcafee Intrushield Security Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2188?

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-2005-2188 published?

CVE-2005-2188 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2188

CVE-2005-2188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Intrushield Security Management System 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% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Intrushield Security Management System
Published: 2005-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee IntruShield Security Management System obtains the user ID from the URL, which allows remote attackers to guess the Manager account and possibly gain privileges via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2188?: McAfee IntruShield Security Management System obtains the user ID from the URL, which allows remote attackers to guess the Manager account and possibly gain privileges via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-2188?: CVE-2005-2188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2188?: CVE-2005-2188 affects Mcafee Intrushield Security Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2188?: 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-2005-2188 published?: CVE-2005-2188 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:mcafee:intrushield_security_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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