How severe is CVE-2005-2259?

CVE-2005-2259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-2259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2259?

CVE-2005-2259 primarily affects Usanet Creations Domain Name Auction. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2259 published?

CVE-2005-2259 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2259

CVE-2005-2259 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Usanet Creations Domain Name Auction with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Usanet Creations Domain Name Auction
Published: 2005-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The dispallclosed2 function in dispallclosed.pl for multiple USANet Creations products, including (1) USANet Shopping Mall Software, (2) Domain Name Auction Software, (3) Standard Classified Ads Software, and (4) MakeBid Reverse Auction allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the DISPCLOSED parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2259?: The dispallclosed2 function in dispallclosed.pl for multiple USANet Creations products, including (1) USANet Shopping Mall Software, (2) Domain Name Auction Software, (3) Standard Classified Ads Software, and (4) MakeBid Reverse Auction allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the DISPCLOSED parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-2259?: CVE-2005-2259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2259?: CVE-2005-2259 primarily affects Usanet Creations Domain Name Auction. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2259 published?: CVE-2005-2259 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:usanet_creations:domain_name_auction:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usanet_creations:makebid_auction_deluxe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usanet_creations:makebid_auction_deluxe:3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usanet_creations:makebid_auction_standard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usanet_creations:makebid_reverse_auction:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usanet_creations:standard_classified_ads:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usanet_creations:usanet_shopping_mall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*