How severe is CVE-2005-2596?

CVE-2005-2596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2596?

CVE-2005-2596 affects Gallery Project Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2596?

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

When was CVE-2005-2596 published?

CVE-2005-2596 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2596

CVE-2005-2596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gallery Project Gallery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gallery Project Gallery
Published: 2005-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

User.php in Gallery, as used in Postnuke, allows users with any Admin privileges to gain access to all galleries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2596?: User.php in Gallery, as used in Postnuke, allows users with any Admin privileges to gain access to all galleries.
How severe is CVE-2005-2596?: CVE-2005-2596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2596?: CVE-2005-2596 affects Gallery Project Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2596 published?: CVE-2005-2596 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gallery_project:gallery:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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