CVE-2005-0363

Name: CVE-2005-0363
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0363 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. awstats.pl in AWStats 4.0 and 6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the config parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

awstats.pl in AWStats 4.0 and 6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the config parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Awstats	Awstats	4.0
Awstats	Awstats	6.2

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=294488Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-682Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=294488Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-682Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0363?

awstats.pl in AWStats 4.0 and 6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the config parameter.

How severe is CVE-2005-0363?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0363 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0363?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0363?

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Source: NVD / NIST