How severe is CVE-2005-4249?

CVE-2005-4249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4249?

CVE-2005-4249 primarily affects Adp Adp Forum. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4249?

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

When was CVE-2005-4249 published?

CVE-2005-4249 was published on 2005-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4249

CVE-2005-4249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adp Adp Forum 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adp Adp Forum
Published: 2005-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ADP Forum 2.0 through 2.0.3 stores sensitive information in plaintext files under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain user credentials via requests to the forum/users directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4249?: ADP Forum 2.0 through 2.0.3 stores sensitive information in plaintext files under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain user credentials via requests to the forum/users directory.
How severe is CVE-2005-4249?: CVE-2005-4249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4249?: CVE-2005-4249 primarily affects Adp Adp Forum. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4249 published?: CVE-2005-4249 was published on 2005-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adp:adp_forum:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adp:adp_forum:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adp:adp_forum:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adp:adp_forum:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Adp Adp Forum

CVE-2006-1157 — Medium (CVSS 4.3): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Vz Scripts ADP Forum 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject…

All CVEs affecting Adp Adp Forum →