How severe is CVE-2005-4851?

CVE-2005-4851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4851 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-2005-4851?

CVE-2005-4851 affects Ez Ez Publish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4851?

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

When was CVE-2005-4851 published?

CVE-2005-4851 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4851

CVE-2005-4851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ez Ez Publish 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ez Ez Publish
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

eZ publish 3.4.4 through 3.7 before 20050722 applies certain permissions on the node level, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the original permissions on embedded objects in XML fields and read these objects.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4851?: eZ publish 3.4.4 through 3.7 before 20050722 applies certain permissions on the node level, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the original permissions on embedded objects in XML fields and read these objects.
How severe is CVE-2005-4851?: CVE-2005-4851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4851 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-2005-4851?: CVE-2005-4851 affects Ez Ez Publish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4851 published?: CVE-2005-4851 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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