How severe is CVE-2005-4427?

CVE-2005-4427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4427?

CVE-2005-4427 affects Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4427?

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-2005-4427 published?

CVE-2005-4427 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4427

CVE-2005-4427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk
Published: 2005-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Cerberus Helpdesk allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) file_id parameter to attachment_send.php, (2) the $addy variable in email_parser.php, (3) $address variable in email_parser.php, (4) $a_address variable in structs.php, (5) kbid parameter to cer_KnowledgebaseHandler.class.php, (6) queues[] parameter to addresses_export.php, (7) $thread variable to display.php, (8) ticket parameter to display_ticket_thread.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4427?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Cerberus Helpdesk allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) file_id parameter to attachment_send.php, (2) the $addy variable in email_parser.php, (3) $address variable in email_parser.php, (4) $a_address variable in structs.php, (5) kbid parameter to cer_KnowledgebaseHandler.class.php, (6) queues[] parameter to addresses_export.php, (7) $thread variable to display.php, (8) ticket parameter to display_ticket_thread.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-4427?: CVE-2005-4427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4427?: CVE-2005-4427 affects Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4427?: 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-2005-4427 published?: CVE-2005-4427 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cerberus:cerberus_helpdesk:2.649:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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