How severe is CVE-2005-2929?

CVE-2005-2929 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2929?

CVE-2005-2929 primarily affects University Of Kansas Lynx. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2929?

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-2005-2929 published?

CVE-2005-2929 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2929

CVE-2005-2929 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of Kansas Lynx 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: University Of Kansas Lynx
Published: 2005-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Lynx 2.8.5, and other versions before 2.8.6dev.15, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) lynxcgi:, (2) lynxexec, and (3) lynxprog links, which are not properly restricted in the default configuration in some environments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2929?: Lynx 2.8.5, and other versions before 2.8.6dev.15, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) lynxcgi:, (2) lynxexec, and (3) lynxprog links, which are not properly restricted in the default configuration in some environments.
How severe is CVE-2005-2929?: CVE-2005-2929 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2929?: CVE-2005-2929 primarily affects University Of Kansas Lynx. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2929?: 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-2005-2929 published?: CVE-2005-2929 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.8.6_dev13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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