How severe is CVE-2005-4688?

CVE-2005-4688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4688?

CVE-2005-4688 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4688?

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

When was CVE-2005-4688 published?

CVE-2005-4688 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4688

CVE-2005-4688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Punbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Punbb
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PunBB 1.2.9 does not require password entry when changing the e-mail address in an account's profile, which might allow an attacker to make an address change via a hijacked login session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4688?: PunBB 1.2.9 does not require password entry when changing the e-mail address in an account's profile, which might allow an attacker to make an address change via a hijacked login session.
How severe is CVE-2005-4688?: CVE-2005-4688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4688?: CVE-2005-4688 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4688 published?: CVE-2005-4688 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.punbb.org/changelogs/1.2.9_to_1.2.10.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:punbb:punbb:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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