How severe is CVE-2005-2489?

CVE-2005-2489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2489?

CVE-2005-2489 affects Web Content Management Web Content Management News System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2489?

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-2005-2489 published?

CVE-2005-2489 was published on 2005-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2489

CVE-2005-2489 is a high-severity vulnerability in Web Content Management Web Content Management News System 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: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Web Content Management Web Content Management News System
Published: 2005-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Web Content Management News System allows remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts and gain privileges via a direct request to Admin/Users/AddModifyInput.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2489?: Web Content Management News System allows remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts and gain privileges via a direct request to Admin/Users/AddModifyInput.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-2489?: CVE-2005-2489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2489?: CVE-2005-2489 affects Web Content Management Web Content Management News System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2489?: 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-2005-2489 published?: CVE-2005-2489 was published on 2005-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:web_content_management:web_content_management_news_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*