CVE-2005-4144

CVE-2005-4144 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lyris List Manager 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

Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9a allows remote attackers to add "ORDER BY" columns to SQL queries via unusual whitespace characters in the orderby parameter, such as (1) newlines and (2) 0xFF (ASCII 255) characters, which are interpreted as whitespace.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4144?
Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9a allows remote attackers to add "ORDER BY" columns to SQL queries via unusual whitespace characters in the orderby parameter, such as (1) newlines and (2) 0xFF (ASCII 255) characters, which are interpreted as whitespace.
How severe is CVE-2005-4144?
CVE-2005-4144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4144 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4144?
CVE-2005-4144 primarily affects Lyris List Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4144?
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-2005-4144 published?
CVE-2005-4144 was published on 2005-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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