CVE-2005-2420
CVE-2005-2420 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
flsearch.pl in FtpLocate 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an HTTP GET request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-2420?
- flsearch.pl in FtpLocate 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an HTTP GET request.
- How severe is CVE-2005-2420?
- CVE-2005-2420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2005-2420 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-2420?
- 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-2005-2420 published?
- CVE-2005-2420 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.