CVE-2005-2684

CVE-2005-2684 is a high-severity vulnerability 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

Description

nquser.php in Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host parameter to a dig query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2684?
nquser.php in Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host parameter to a dig query.
How severe is CVE-2005-2684?
CVE-2005-2684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2684 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2684?
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-2005-2684 published?
CVE-2005-2684 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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