CVE-2005-4852

CVE-2005-4852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ez Ez Publish 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The siteaccess URIMatching implementation in eZ publish 3.5 through 3.8 before 20050812 converts all non-alphanumeric characters in a URI to '_' (underscore), which allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions by inserting certain characters in a URI, as demonstrated by a request for /admin:de, which matches a rule allowing only /admin_de to access /admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4852?
The siteaccess URIMatching implementation in eZ publish 3.5 through 3.8 before 20050812 converts all non-alphanumeric characters in a URI to '_' (underscore), which allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions by inserting certain characters in a URI, as demonstrated by a request for /admin:de, which matches a rule allowing only /admin_de to access /admin.
How severe is CVE-2005-4852?
CVE-2005-4852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4852 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-2005-4852?
CVE-2005-4852 affects Ez Ez Publish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4852?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4852 published?
CVE-2005-4852 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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