How severe is CVE-2005-0837?

CVE-2005-0837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0837?

CVE-2005-0837 primarily affects Icecast. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0837?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0837 published?

CVE-2005-0837 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0837

CVE-2005-0837 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Icecast 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icecast
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IceCast 2.20 allows remote attackers to bypass the XSL parser and obtain the source for XSL files via a request for a .xsl file with a trailing . (dot).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0837?: IceCast 2.20 allows remote attackers to bypass the XSL parser and obtain the source for XSL files via a request for a .xsl file with a trailing . (dot).
How severe is CVE-2005-0837?: CVE-2005-0837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0837?: CVE-2005-0837 primarily affects Icecast. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0837?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0837 published?: CVE-2005-0837 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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