How severe is CVE-2005-1950?

CVE-2005-1950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1950?

CVE-2005-1950 affects Darryl Burgdorf Webhints. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1950?

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-2005-1950 published?

CVE-2005-1950 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1950

CVE-2005-1950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Darryl Burgdorf Webhints 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: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Darryl Burgdorf Webhints
Published: 2005-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

hints.pl in Webhints 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1950?: hints.pl in Webhints 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument.
How severe is CVE-2005-1950?: CVE-2005-1950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1950?: CVE-2005-1950 affects Darryl Burgdorf Webhints. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1950?: 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-2005-1950 published?: CVE-2005-1950 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:darryl_burgdorf:webhints:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*