CVE-2005-4458

CVE-2005-4458 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Metadot Metadot Portal Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Group.pm in Metadot Portal Server 6.4.4 and earlier does not properly reset the $IS_OWNER, $IS_ADMIN, and $IS_MANAGER global variables when performing checks for special privileges, which allows users to gain administrator privileges by adding themselves to the SITE_MGR group.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4458?
Group.pm in Metadot Portal Server 6.4.4 and earlier does not properly reset the $IS_OWNER, $IS_ADMIN, and $IS_MANAGER global variables when performing checks for special privileges, which allows users to gain administrator privileges by adding themselves to the SITE_MGR group.
How severe is CVE-2005-4458?
CVE-2005-4458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-4458 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4458?
CVE-2005-4458 primarily affects Metadot Metadot Portal Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4458?
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-2005-4458 published?
CVE-2005-4458 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)