CVE-2005-2431

Name: CVE-2005-2431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) lost password and (2) account pending features in GForge 4.5 do not properly set a limit on the number of e-mails sent to an e-mail address, which allows remote attackers to send a large number of messages to arbitrary e-mail addresses (aka mail bomb).. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) lost password and (2) account pending features in GForge 4.5 do not properly set a limit on the number of e-mails sent to an e-mail address, which allows remote attackers to send a large number of messages to arbitrary e-mail addresses (aka mail bomb).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gforge	Gforge	4.5

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2431?

How severe is CVE-2005-2431?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2431?

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Source: NVD / NIST