How severe is CVE-2005-1632?

CVE-2005-1632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1632?

CVE-2005-1632 primarily affects Tavis Rudd Cheetah. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1632?

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-2005-1632 published?

CVE-2005-1632 was published on 2005-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1632

CVE-2005-1632 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tavis Rudd Cheetah with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tavis Rudd Cheetah
Published: 2005-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cheetah 0.9.15 and 0.9.16 searches the /tmp directory for modules before using the paths in the PYTHONPATH variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious module in /tmp/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1632?: Cheetah 0.9.15 and 0.9.16 searches the /tmp directory for modules before using the paths in the PYTHONPATH variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious module in /tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2005-1632?: CVE-2005-1632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1632?: CVE-2005-1632 primarily affects Tavis Rudd Cheetah. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1632?: 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-2005-1632 published?: CVE-2005-1632 was published on 2005-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tavis_rudd:cheetah:0.9.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tavis_rudd:cheetah:0.9.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*