How severe is CVE-2005-2609?

CVE-2005-2609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2609?

CVE-2005-2609 primarily affects Vegadns. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2609?

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

When was CVE-2005-2609 published?

CVE-2005-2609 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2609

CVE-2005-2609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vegadns 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vegadns
Published: 2005-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

index.php in VegaDNS 0.8.1, 0.9.8, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via an invalid VDNS_Sessid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2609?: index.php in VegaDNS 0.8.1, 0.9.8, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via an invalid VDNS_Sessid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-2609?: CVE-2005-2609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2609?: CVE-2005-2609 primarily affects Vegadns. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2609 published?: CVE-2005-2609 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vegadns:vegadns:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vegadns:vegadns:0.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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