HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-2108
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CVE-2005-2108

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 5, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in XMLRPC server in WordPress 1.5.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via input that is not filtered in the HTTP_RAW_POST_DATA variable, which stores the data in an XML file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-2108 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-2108. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/15831
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/15831
ADVISORYhttp://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00085-06282005
ADVISORYhttp://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00085-06282005

All References (6)

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112006967221438&w=2
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15831Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00085-06282005Exploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112006967221438&w=2
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15831Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00085-06282005Exploit · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-2108
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 5, 2005

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-2108 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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