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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
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.