How severe is CVE-2005-2556?

CVE-2005-2556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2556?

CVE-2005-2556 primarily affects Mantis. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2556?

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-2005-2556 published?

CVE-2005-2556 was published on 2005-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2556

CVE-2005-2556 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mantis 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% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mantis
Published: 2005-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

core/database_api.php in Mantis 0.19.0a1 through 1.0.0a3, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to connect to internal databases by modifying the g_db_type variable and monitoring the speed of responses, as identified by bug#0005956.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2556?: core/database_api.php in Mantis 0.19.0a1 through 1.0.0a3, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to connect to internal databases by modifying the g_db_type variable and monitoring the speed of responses, as identified by bug#0005956.
How severe is CVE-2005-2556?: CVE-2005-2556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2556?: CVE-2005-2556 primarily affects Mantis. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2556?: 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-2005-2556 published?: CVE-2005-2556 was published on 2005-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.19.0_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.19.0a1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.19.0a2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.19.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.0a1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.0a2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:1.0.0a3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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