How severe is CVE-2005-0436?

CVE-2005-0436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0436?

CVE-2005-0436 primarily affects Awstats. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0436?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0436 published?

CVE-2005-0436 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0436

CVE-2005-0436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Awstats with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Awstats
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Direct code injection vulnerability in awstats.pl in AWStats 6.3 and 6.4 allows remote attackers to execute portions of Perl code via the PluginMode parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0436?: Direct code injection vulnerability in awstats.pl in AWStats 6.3 and 6.4 allows remote attackers to execute portions of Perl code via the PluginMode parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-0436?: CVE-2005-0436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0436?: CVE-2005-0436 primarily affects Awstats. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0436 published?: CVE-2005-0436 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:awstats:awstats:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:awstats:awstats:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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