How severe is CVE-2005-3979?

CVE-2005-3979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3979 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-2005-3979?

CVE-2005-3979 primarily affects Coppermine-gallery Coppermine Photo Gallery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3979?

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

When was CVE-2005-3979 published?

CVE-2005-3979 was published on 2005-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3979

CVE-2005-3979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Coppermine-gallery Coppermine Photo Gallery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Coppermine-gallery Coppermine Photo Gallery
Published: 2005-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

relocate_server.php in Coppermine Photo Gallery (CPG) 1.4.2 and 1.4 beta is not removed after installation and does not use authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as database configuration, via a direct request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3979?: relocate_server.php in Coppermine Photo Gallery (CPG) 1.4.2 and 1.4 beta is not removed after installation and does not use authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as database configuration, via a direct request.
How severe is CVE-2005-3979?: CVE-2005-3979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3979 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-2005-3979?: CVE-2005-3979 primarily affects Coppermine-gallery Coppermine Photo Gallery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3979 published?: CVE-2005-3979 was published on 2005-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:coppermine-gallery:coppermine_photo_gallery:1.4:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coppermine-gallery:coppermine_photo_gallery:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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