CVE-2005-2403
CVE-2005-2403 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realchat 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% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Realchat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The login protocol in RealChat 3.5.1b does not use authentication, which allows remote attackers to log on as other users by sniffing the beginning of a chat session and replaying it via a modified username.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-2403?
- The login protocol in RealChat 3.5.1b does not use authentication, which allows remote attackers to log on as other users by sniffing the beginning of a chat session and replaying it via a modified username.
- How severe is CVE-2005-2403?
- CVE-2005-2403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-2403 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-2403?
- CVE-2005-2403 affects Realchat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-2403?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-2403 published?
- CVE-2005-2403 was published on 2005-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Jul/0403.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014562
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14358
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21497
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:realchat:realchat:3.5.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*