CVE-2005-4871 json
Certain XML functions in IBM DB2 8.1 run with the privileges of DB2 instead of the logged-in user, which allows remote attackers to create…
published 2005-12-31 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-4862
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 65%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Certain XML functions in IBM DB2 8.1 run with the privileges of DB2 instead of the logged-in user, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite files via (1) XMLFileFromVarchar or (2) XMLFileFromClob, or read files via (3) XMLVarcharFromFile or (4) XMLClobFromFile.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
- Technology feeds
References
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ngssoftware.com
/advisories/db205012005I.txt
patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/12733/
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=110495620513954&w=2
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/18761
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/12170
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-4871
- NVD CVE-2005-4871
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