How severe is CVE-2005-4830?

CVE-2005-4830 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4830 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4830?

CVE-2005-4830 affects Viewcvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4830?

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-2005-4830 published?

CVE-2005-4830 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4830

CVE-2005-4830 is a high-severity vulnerability in Viewcvs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Viewcvs
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in viewcvs in ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via CRLF sequences in the content-type parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4830?: CRLF injection vulnerability in viewcvs in ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via CRLF sequences in the content-type parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4830?: CVE-2005-4830 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4830 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4830?: CVE-2005-4830 affects Viewcvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4830?: 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-2005-4830 published?: CVE-2005-4830 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:viewcvs:viewcvs:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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