CVE-2005-4145Listmanager Vulnerability
The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain access via a brute force attack.
Published Dec 10, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2005-4145 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Listmanager (Lyris Technologies Inc).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain access via a brute force attack.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ListmanagerLyris Technologies Inc | 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.8a | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 10, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory17943
- patch21559
- exploitMSF lyris_listmanager_weak_pass.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16397
- other20051208 PGP Wipe Free Space, Lyris ListManager Flaws, Windows Timestamps, Sam Juicer
FAQ
Common Questions.
The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain access via a brute force attack.
Affected: Listmanager (Lyris Technologies Inc) versions 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.8a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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