CVE-2005-3539

CVE-2005-3539 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hylafax with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in HylaFAX 4.2.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) the notify script in HylaFAX 4.2.0 to 4.2.3 and (2) crafted CallID parameters to the faxrcvd script in HylaFAX 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3539?
Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in HylaFAX 4.2.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) the notify script in HylaFAX 4.2.0 to 4.2.3 and (2) crafted CallID parameters to the faxrcvd script in HylaFAX 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.
How severe is CVE-2005-3539?
CVE-2005-3539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3539 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3539?
CVE-2005-3539 primarily affects Hylafax. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3539?
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-2005-3539 published?
CVE-2005-3539 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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