CVE-2005-2443

CVE-2005-2443 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kshout 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

Description

Kshout 2.x and 3.x stores settings.dat under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as usernames and passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2443?
Kshout 2.x and 3.x stores settings.dat under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as usernames and passwords.
How severe is CVE-2005-2443?
CVE-2005-2443 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2443 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2443?
CVE-2005-2443 affects Kshout. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2443?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2443 published?
CVE-2005-2443 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)