How severe is CVE-2005-3974?

CVE-2005-3974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3974?

CVE-2005-3974 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3974?

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

When was CVE-2005-3974 published?

CVE-2005-3974 was published on 2005-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3974

CVE-2005-3974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Drupal
Published: 2005-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Drupal 4.5.0 through 4.5.5 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.3, when running on PHP5, does not correctly enforce user privileges, which allows remote attackers to bypass the "access user profiles" permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3974?: Drupal 4.5.0 through 4.5.5 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.3, when running on PHP5, does not correctly enforce user privileges, which allows remote attackers to bypass the "access user profiles" permission.
How severe is CVE-2005-3974?: CVE-2005-3974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3974?: CVE-2005-3974 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3974 published?: CVE-2005-3974 was published on 2005-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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