How severe is CVE-2005-4527?

CVE-2005-4527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4527?

CVE-2005-4527 affects Direct News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4527?

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-2005-4527 published?

CVE-2005-4527 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4527

CVE-2005-4527 is a high-severity vulnerability in Direct News 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: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Direct News
Published: 2005-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Direct News 4.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the setLang parameter in index.php and (2) unspecified search module parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4527?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Direct News 4.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the setLang parameter in index.php and (2) unspecified search module parameters.
How severe is CVE-2005-4527?: CVE-2005-4527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4527?: CVE-2005-4527 affects Direct News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4527?: 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-2005-4527 published?: CVE-2005-4527 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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