CVE-2005-4142

CVE-2005-4142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lyris Technologies Inc Listmanager 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.

Key facts

Description

The web interface for subscribing new users in Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.8b, in combination with a line wrap feature, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary list administration commands via LFCR (%0A%0D) sequences in the pw parameter. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a variant of a CRLF injection vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4142?
The web interface for subscribing new users in Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.8b, in combination with a line wrap feature, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary list administration commands via LFCR (%0A%0D) sequences in the pw parameter. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a variant of a CRLF injection vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2005-4142?
CVE-2005-4142 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4142 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4142?
CVE-2005-4142 primarily affects Lyris Technologies Inc Listmanager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4142?
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-2005-4142 published?
CVE-2005-4142 was published on 2005-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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