CVE-2005-3405

CVE-2005-3405 is a high-severity vulnerability 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

Description

ATutor 1.4.1 through 1.5.1-pl1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP functions via a direct request to forum.inc.php with a modified addslashes parameter with either the (1) asc or (2) desc parameters set, possibly due to an eval injection vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3405?
ATutor 1.4.1 through 1.5.1-pl1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP functions via a direct request to forum.inc.php with a modified addslashes parameter with either the (1) asc or (2) desc parameters set, possibly due to an eval injection vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2005-3405?
CVE-2005-3405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3405 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3405?
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-2005-3405 published?
CVE-2005-3405 was published on 2005-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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