How severe is CVE-2005-4371?

CVE-2005-4371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4371?

CVE-2005-4371 primarily affects Acidcat. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4371?

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

When was CVE-2005-4371 published?

CVE-2005-4371 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4371

CVE-2005-4371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acidcat 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Acidcat
Published: 2005-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Acidcat 2.1.13 and earlier stores the database under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request to databases/acidcat.mdb.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4371?: Acidcat 2.1.13 and earlier stores the database under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request to databases/acidcat.mdb.
How severe is CVE-2005-4371?: CVE-2005-4371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4371?: CVE-2005-4371 primarily affects Acidcat. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4371?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4371 published?: CVE-2005-4371 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:acidcat:acidcat:2.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acidcat:acidcat:2.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acidcat:acidcat:2.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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