How severe is CVE-2005-4636?

CVE-2005-4636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4636?

CVE-2005-4636 primarily affects Openoffice. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4636?

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

When was CVE-2005-4636 published?

CVE-2005-4636 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4636

CVE-2005-4636 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openoffice
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

OpenOffice.org 2.0 and earlier, when hyperlinks has been disabled, does not prevent the user from clicking the WWW-browser button in the Hyperlink dialog, which makes it easier for attackers to trick the user into bypassing intended security settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4636?: OpenOffice.org 2.0 and earlier, when hyperlinks has been disabled, does not prevent the user from clicking the WWW-browser button in the Hyperlink dialog, which makes it easier for attackers to trick the user into bypassing intended security settings.
How severe is CVE-2005-4636?: CVE-2005-4636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4636?: CVE-2005-4636 primarily affects Openoffice. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4636?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4636 published?: CVE-2005-4636 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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