CVE-2005-2691

Name: CVE-2005-2691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-24T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2691 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. includes/common.php in RunCMS 1.2 and earlier calls the extract function with EXTR_OVERWRITE on HTTP POST variables, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary variables, possibly allowing execution of arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

includes/common.php in RunCMS 1.2 and earlier calls the extract function with EXTR_OVERWRITE on HTTP POST variables, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary variables, possibly allowing execution of arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Runcms	Runcms	1.1
Runcms	Runcms	1.1a
Runcms	Runcms	1.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16514Vendor Advisory
http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00094-08192005Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16514Vendor Advisory
http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00094-08192005Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2691?

How severe is CVE-2005-2691?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2691 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2691?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST