How severe is CVE-2005-2008?

CVE-2005-2008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2008 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-2005-2008?

CVE-2005-2008 primarily affects Yaws Webserver. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2008?

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

When was CVE-2005-2008 published?

CVE-2005-2008 was published on 2005-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2008

CVE-2005-2008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yaws Webserver 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Yaws Webserver
Published: 2005-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Yaws Webserver 1.55 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for yaws scripts via a request to a yaw script with a trailing %00 (null).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2008?: Yaws Webserver 1.55 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for yaws scripts via a request to a yaw script with a trailing %00 (null).
How severe is CVE-2005-2008?: CVE-2005-2008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2008 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-2005-2008?: CVE-2005-2008 primarily affects Yaws Webserver. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2008?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2008 published?: CVE-2005-2008 was published on 2005-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:yaws:webserver:1.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yaws:webserver:1.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yaws:webserver:1.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yaws:webserver:1.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yaws:webserver:1.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yaws:webserver:1.55:*:*:*:*:*:*:*