CVE-2005-2036: modifyUser.asp in Cool Cafe (Cool Café) Chat 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator passwor

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2036 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cool cafe chat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

modifyUser.asp in Cool Cafe (Cool Café) Chat 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password and email address via a modified nickname value.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2005-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cool cafe chat

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cool cafe chat cool cafe chat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cool-cafe-chat || rpm -q cool-cafe-chat || cool-cafe-chat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cool-cafe-chat sudo apt install cool-cafe-chat=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold cool-cafe-chat

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cool-cafe-chat sudo dnf downgrade cool-cafe-chat-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add cool-cafe-chat

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2036?

cool cafe chat: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2036 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2036 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-2036 affect?

CVE-2005-2036 affects cool cafe chat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). modifyUser.asp in Cool Cafe (Cool Café) Chat 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password and email address via a modified nickname value.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2036?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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