CVE-2005-2773 Exploited in the Wild — OpenView Network Node Manager

Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources

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Source	Added
CISA First	2022-03-25 00:00 UTC

Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Metasploit	https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/openview_connectednodes_exec.rb	Apr 28, 2025

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CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 9.8 Critical

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

CVSS v2.0 7.5 High

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitation Status

Exploited in the wild

Recorded 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA

Proof of concept available

Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:33 UTC

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

Scanner Integrations

Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.

Potential Proof of Concepts

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openview_connectednodes_exec

metasploit · Created Unknown

Metasploit module for CVE-2005-2773

Timeline

Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.

28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC over 1 year ago

28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago

Metasploit module available

Exploit module available
28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC over 1 year ago

28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago

Public PoC available

Public proof-of-concept code published
25 Mar 2022 00:00 UTC over 4 years ago

25 Mar 2022 00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago

Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
2 Sep 2005 04:00 UTC almost 21 years ago

2 Sep 2005 04:00 UTC · almost 21 years ago

CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
2 Sep 2005 00:00 UTC almost 21 years ago

2 Sep 2005 00:00 UTC · almost 21 years ago

CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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{
  "cve_id": "CVE-2005-2773",
  "title": "HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to ...",
  "affected_vendor": "HP",
  "affected_product": "OpenView Network Node Manager",
  "affected_versions": [
    { "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
  ],
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 9.8,
  "epss_score": 0.7409,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
  "proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
  "scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}

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CVE-2005-2773

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