How severe is CVE-2005-2431?

CVE-2005-2431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2431?

CVE-2005-2431 affects Gforge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2431?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2431 published?

CVE-2005-2431 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2431

CVE-2005-2431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gforge 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gforge
Published: 2005-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) lost password and (2) account pending features in GForge 4.5 do not properly set a limit on the number of e-mails sent to an e-mail address, which allows remote attackers to send a large number of messages to arbitrary e-mail addresses (aka mail bomb).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2431?: The (1) lost password and (2) account pending features in GForge 4.5 do not properly set a limit on the number of e-mails sent to an e-mail address, which allows remote attackers to send a large number of messages to arbitrary e-mail addresses (aka mail bomb).
How severe is CVE-2005-2431?: CVE-2005-2431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2431?: CVE-2005-2431 affects Gforge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2431?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2431 published?: CVE-2005-2431 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112259845904350&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gforge:gforge:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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