How severe is CVE-2005-2877?

CVE-2005-2877 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2877 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2877?

CVE-2005-2877 primarily affects Twiki. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2877?

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-2005-2877 published?

CVE-2005-2877 was published on 2005-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2877

CVE-2005-2877 is a high-severity vulnerability in Twiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Twiki
Published: 2005-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The history (revision control) function in TWiki 02-Sep-2004 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters, as demonstrated via the rev parameter to TWikiUsers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2877?: The history (revision control) function in TWiki 02-Sep-2004 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters, as demonstrated via the rev parameter to TWikiUsers.
How severe is CVE-2005-2877?: CVE-2005-2877 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2877 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2877?: CVE-2005-2877 primarily affects Twiki. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2877?: 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-2005-2877 published?: CVE-2005-2877 was published on 2005-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:2000-12-01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:2001-12-01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:2003-02-01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:2004-09-01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:2004-09-02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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