Is CVE-2005-2773 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2773 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-2773?

CVE-2005-2773 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2005-2773?

Patch guidance is available from hp security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2005-2773.

Which products are affected by CVE-2005-2773?

1 product: hp openview network node manager.

Fix CVE-2005-2773 - CRITICAL

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfoCWE-77 · Command Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: HP
Published: 9/2/2005
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2005-2773

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