How severe is CVE-2005-4853?

CVE-2005-4853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-4853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4853?

CVE-2005-4853 primarily affects Ez Ez Publish. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4853?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-4853 published?

CVE-2005-4853 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4853

CVE-2005-4853 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ez Ez Publish with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4. 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ez Ez Publish
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of the forum package in eZ publish 3.5 before 3.5.5, 3.6 before 3.6.2, 3.7 before 3.7.0rc2, and 3.8 before 20050818 does not restrict edit permissions to a posting's owner, which allows remote authenticated users to edit arbitrary postings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4853?: The default configuration of the forum package in eZ publish 3.5 before 3.5.5, 3.6 before 3.6.2, 3.7 before 3.7.0rc2, and 3.8 before 20050818 does not restrict edit permissions to a posting's owner, which allows remote authenticated users to edit arbitrary postings.
How severe is CVE-2005-4853?: CVE-2005-4853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-4853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4853?: CVE-2005-4853 primarily affects Ez Ez Publish. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4853 published?: CVE-2005-4853 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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