How severe is CVE-2005-2178?

CVE-2005-2178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2178?

CVE-2005-2178 affects Probe.cgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2178?

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-2005-2178 published?

CVE-2005-2178 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2178

CVE-2005-2178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Probe.cgi 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Probe.cgi
Published: 2005-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

probe.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the olddat parameter. NOTE: it is unclear which product or vendor this program is associated with, if any.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2178?: probe.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the olddat parameter. NOTE: it is unclear which product or vendor this program is associated with, if any.
How severe is CVE-2005-2178?: CVE-2005-2178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2178?: CVE-2005-2178 affects Probe.cgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2178?: 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-2005-2178 published?: CVE-2005-2178 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:probe.cgi:probe.cgi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*