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CVE-2005-3549

6.5 · MEDIUM

Direct code injection vulnerability in Task Manager in Invision Power Board 2.0.1 allows limited remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by referencing the file in "Task PHP File To Run" field a…

Published Nov 16, 2005invision_power_servicesEPSS 1.87%

Overview

CVE-2005-3549 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting invision_power_services invision_board. It was published on November 16, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Direct code injection vulnerability in Task Manager in Invision Power Board 2.0.1 allows limited remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by referencing the file in "Task PHP File To Run" field and selecting "Run Task Now".

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invision_power_services. Update invision_board to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/17443Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415798/30/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40003Refsecunia.com/advisories/17443Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415798/30/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40003

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3549?

CVE-2005-3549 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting invision_power_services invision_board. It was published on November 16, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-3549?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3549?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invision_power_services. Update invision_board to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-3549?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3549 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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