How severe is CVE-2005-4338?

CVE-2005-4338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-4338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4338?

CVE-2005-4338 primarily affects Blackboard Academic Suite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4338?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-4338 published?

CVE-2005-4338 was published on 2005-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4338

CVE-2005-4338 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Blackboard Academic Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Blackboard Academic Suite
Published: 2005-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

announcement.pl in Blackboard Learning and Community Portal System in Academic Suite 6.3.1.424, 6.2.3.23, and other versions before 6 allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by setting the context parameter to "admin".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4338?: announcement.pl in Blackboard Learning and Community Portal System in Academic Suite 6.3.1.424, 6.2.3.23, and other versions before 6 allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by setting the context parameter to "admin".
How severe is CVE-2005-4338?: CVE-2005-4338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-4338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4338?: CVE-2005-4338 primarily affects Blackboard Academic Suite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4338 published?: CVE-2005-4338 was published on 2005-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:academic_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:academic_suite:6.2.3.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:academic_suite:6.3.1.424:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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