How severe is CVE-2005-2690?

CVE-2005-2690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2690?

CVE-2005-2690 affects Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2690?

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-2005-2690 published?

CVE-2005-2690 was published on 2005-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2690

CVE-2005-2690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke 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: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke
Published: 2005-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module in PostNuke 0.760-RC4b allows PostNuke administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the show parameter to dl-viewdownload.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2690?: SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module in PostNuke 0.760-RC4b allows PostNuke administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the show parameter to dl-viewdownload.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-2690?: CVE-2005-2690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2690?: CVE-2005-2690 affects Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2690?: 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-2005-2690 published?: CVE-2005-2690 was published on 2005-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:postnuke_software_foundation:postnuke:0.76_rc4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*