How severe is CVE-2005-4700?

CVE-2005-4700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4700?

CVE-2005-4700 affects Tellme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4700?

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

When was CVE-2005-4700 published?

CVE-2005-4700 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4700

CVE-2005-4700 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tellme 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tellme
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TellMe 1.2 and earlier, when the Server (o_Server) and HEAD (o_Head) options are enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid q_Host parameter, which reveals the full pathname of the application in an fsockopen error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4700?: TellMe 1.2 and earlier, when the Server (o_Server) and HEAD (o_Head) options are enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid q_Host parameter, which reveals the full pathname of the application in an fsockopen error message.
How severe is CVE-2005-4700?: CVE-2005-4700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4700?: CVE-2005-4700 affects Tellme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4700?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4700 published?: CVE-2005-4700 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tellme:tellme:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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