How severe is CVE-2005-4699?

CVE-2005-4699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4699 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4699?

CVE-2005-4699 affects Kimihia Tellme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4699?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-4699 published?

CVE-2005-4699 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4699

CVE-2005-4699 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kimihia Tellme with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-88.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Kimihia Tellme
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in TellMe 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify command line arguments for the Whois program and obtain sensitive information via "--" style options in the q_Host parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4699?: Argument injection vulnerability in TellMe 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify command line arguments for the Whois program and obtain sensitive information via "--" style options in the q_Host parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4699?: CVE-2005-4699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4699 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4699?: CVE-2005-4699 affects Kimihia Tellme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4699?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4699 published?: CVE-2005-4699 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kimihia:tellme:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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