How severe is CVE-2005-2383?

CVE-2005-2383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2383 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2383?

CVE-2005-2383 affects Phpnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2383?

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-2005-2383 published?

CVE-2005-2383 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2383

CVE-2005-2383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpnews 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpnews
Published: 2005-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in PHPNews 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter in an HTTP POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2383?: SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in PHPNews 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter in an HTTP POST request.
How severe is CVE-2005-2383?: CVE-2005-2383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2383 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2383?: CVE-2005-2383 affects Phpnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2383?: 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-2005-2383 published?: CVE-2005-2383 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpnews:phpnews:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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