CVE-2005-2773

Name: CVE-2005-2773
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-02T23:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 74.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2773 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) node parameter to connectedNodes.ovpl, (2) cdpView.ovpl, (3) freeIPaddrs.ovpl, and (4) ecscmg.ovpl.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 74.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) node parameter to connectedNodes.ovpl, (2) cdpView.ovpl, (3) freeIPaddrs.ovpl, and (4) ecscmg.ovpl.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

74.09%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Openview Network Node Manager	>= 6.2, <= 7.50

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112499121725662&w=2Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/16555/Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9150Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14662Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21999Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112499121725662&w=2Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/16555/Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9150Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14662Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21999Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2005-2773US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2773?

How severe is CVE-2005-2773?

CVE-2005-2773 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 74.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2773?

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