How severe is CVE-2005-3434?

CVE-2005-3434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3434?

CVE-2005-3434 primarily affects Archilles Newsworld. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3434?

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-2005-3434 published?

CVE-2005-3434 was published on 2005-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3434

CVE-2005-3434 is a high-severity vulnerability in Archilles Newsworld 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Archilles Newsworld
Published: 2005-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Archilles Newsworld before 1.5.0-rc1 stores (1) account.nwd and (2) session.nwd under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, hashed passwords, and session IDs, and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3434?: Archilles Newsworld before 1.5.0-rc1 stores (1) account.nwd and (2) session.nwd under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, hashed passwords, and session IDs, and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-3434?: CVE-2005-3434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3434?: CVE-2005-3434 primarily affects Archilles Newsworld. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3434?: 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-2005-3434 published?: CVE-2005-3434 was published on 2005-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:archilles:newsworld:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:archilles:newsworld:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:archilles:newsworld:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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