CVE-2005-3255

CVE-2005-3255 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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

Description

The (1) cgiwrap and (2) php-cgiwrap packages before 3.9 in Debian GNU/Linux provide access to debugging CGIs under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests to those CGIs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3255?
The (1) cgiwrap and (2) php-cgiwrap packages before 3.9 in Debian GNU/Linux provide access to debugging CGIs under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests to those CGIs.
How severe is CVE-2005-3255?
CVE-2005-3255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3255 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3255?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3255 published?
CVE-2005-3255 was published on 2005-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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