How severe is CVE-2005-4449?

CVE-2005-4449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4449?

CVE-2005-4449 affects Flatnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4449?

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

When was CVE-2005-4449 published?

CVE-2005-4449 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4449

CVE-2005-4449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flatnuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Flatnuke
Published: 2005-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

verify.php in FlatNuke 2.5.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to modify arbitrary PHP files by setting the file parameter to an arbitrary file and injecting the code into the body parameter. NOTE: if a FlatNuke administrator is normally assumed to be able to modify arbitrary content, then this issue does not cross privilege boundaries and would not be a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4449?: verify.php in FlatNuke 2.5.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to modify arbitrary PHP files by setting the file parameter to an arbitrary file and injecting the code into the body parameter. NOTE: if a FlatNuke administrator is normally assumed to be able to modify arbitrary content, then this issue does not cross privilege boundaries and would not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2005-4449?: CVE-2005-4449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4449?: CVE-2005-4449 affects Flatnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4449 published?: CVE-2005-4449 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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