How severe is CVE-2005-2773?

CVE-2005-2773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2005-2773 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2005-2773 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2773?

CVE-2005-2773 affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2773?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2005-2773 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2005-2773 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2005-2774. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-25).

When was CVE-2005-2773 published?

CVE-2005-2773 was published on 2005-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2773

CVE-2005-2773 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-03-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-03-25)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2005-2774
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-03-25)
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Hp Openview Network Node Manager
Published: 2005-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) node parameter to connectedNodes.ovpl, (2) cdpView.ovpl, (3) freeIPaddrs.ovpl, and (4) ecscmg.ovpl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2773?: HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) node parameter to connectedNodes.ovpl, (2) cdpView.ovpl, (3) freeIPaddrs.ovpl, and (4) ecscmg.ovpl.
How severe is CVE-2005-2773?: CVE-2005-2773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2005-2773 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2005-2773 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2773?: CVE-2005-2773 affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2773?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2005-2773 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2005-2773 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2005-2774. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-25).
When was CVE-2005-2773 published?: CVE-2005-2773 was published on 2005-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Hp Openview Network Node Manager

CVE-2011-3167 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51 and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute…
CVE-2011-3166 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51 and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute…
CVE-2011-3165 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51 and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute…
CVE-2011-0271 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The CGI scripts in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51 and 7.53 do not properly validate an unspecified…
CVE-2011-0270 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Format string vulnerability in nnmRptConfig.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51 and 7.53 allows…
CVE-2011-0269 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Buffer overflow in nnmRptConfig.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51 and 7.53 allows remote attackers…

All CVEs affecting Hp Openview Network Node Manager →

Other CWE-77 (Command Injection) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-23652 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Power Pages allows an…
CVE-2025-59818 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system using the file…
CVE-2025-64093 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Remote Code Execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary commands into the…
CVE-2025-64090 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute commands via the hostname of the device.
CVE-2025-61492 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A command injection vulnerability in the execute_command function of terminal-controller-mcp 0.1.7 allows attackers to…
CVE-2025-10035 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A deserialization vulnerability in the License Servlet of Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT allows an actor with a validly forged…

Browse all CWE-77 (Command Injection) vulnerabilities →