How severe is CVE-2005-2257?

CVE-2005-2257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-2257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2257?

CVE-2005-2257 affects Phpslash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2257?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2257 published?

CVE-2005-2257 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2257

CVE-2005-2257 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpslash with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpslash
Published: 2005-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The saveProfile function in PhpSlash 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary profiles and gain privileges by modifying the author_id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2257?: The saveProfile function in PhpSlash 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary profiles and gain privileges by modifying the author_id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-2257?: CVE-2005-2257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2257?: CVE-2005-2257 affects Phpslash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2257 published?: CVE-2005-2257 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpslash:phpslash:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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