CVE-2005-3974

Name: CVE-2005-3974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-03T19:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Drupal 4.5.0 through 4.5.5 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.3, when running on PHP5, does not correctly enforce user privileges, which allows remote attackers to bypass the "access user profiles" permission.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Drupal 4.5.0 through 4.5.5 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.3, when running on PHP5, does not correctly enforce user privileges, which allows remote attackers to bypass the "access user profiles" permission.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	4.5
Drupal	Drupal	4.5.1
Drupal	Drupal	4.5.2
Drupal	Drupal	4.5.3
Drupal	Drupal	4.5.4
Drupal	Drupal	4.5.5
Drupal	Drupal	4.6
Drupal	Drupal	4.6.1
Drupal	Drupal	4.6.2
Drupal	Drupal	4.6.3

References

http://drupal.org/files/sa-2005-009/4.6.3.patchPatch
http://drupal.org/files/sa-2005-009/advisory.txtVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17824Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18630Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-958Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418336/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15674Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2684
http://drupal.org/files/sa-2005-009/4.6.3.patchPatch
http://drupal.org/files/sa-2005-009/advisory.txtVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17824Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18630Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-958Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418336/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15674Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2684

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3974?

Drupal 4.5.0 through 4.5.5 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.3, when running on PHP5, does not correctly enforce user privileges, which allows remote attackers to bypass the "access user profiles" permission.

How severe is CVE-2005-3974?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3974?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-3974?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST