CVE-2005-0493

CVE-2005-0493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Seth M. Knorr Biz Mail Form with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in bizmail.cgi in Biz Mail Form before 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the email check and send spam e-mail via CRLF sequences and forged mail headers in the email parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0493?
CRLF injection vulnerability in bizmail.cgi in Biz Mail Form before 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the email check and send spam e-mail via CRLF sequences and forged mail headers in the email parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-0493?
CVE-2005-0493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0493 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0493?
CVE-2005-0493 affects Seth M. Knorr Biz Mail Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0493?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0493 published?
CVE-2005-0493 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)