How severe is CVE-2005-4135?

CVE-2005-4135 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4135?

CVE-2005-4135 primarily affects Simplemedia Simplebbs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4135?

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-2005-4135 published?

CVE-2005-4135 was published on 2005-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4135

CVE-2005-4135 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simplemedia Simplebbs 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: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Simplemedia Simplebbs
Published: 2005-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Direct static code injection vulnerability in includes/newtopic.php in SimpleBBS 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the Host header (possibly the name parameter or variable), which is then written to data/topics.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4135?: Direct static code injection vulnerability in includes/newtopic.php in SimpleBBS 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the Host header (possibly the name parameter or variable), which is then written to data/topics.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-4135?: CVE-2005-4135 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4135?: CVE-2005-4135 primarily affects Simplemedia Simplebbs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4135?: 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-2005-4135 published?: CVE-2005-4135 was published on 2005-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:simplemedia:simplebbs:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemedia:simplebbs:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simplemedia:simplebbs:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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