CVE-2005-0453

Name: CVE-2005-0453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-02-16T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0453 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The buffer_urldecode function in Lighttpd 1.3.7 and earlier does not properly handle control characters, which allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for CGI and FastCGI scripts via a URL with a %00 (null) character after the file extension.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The buffer_urldecode function in Lighttpd 1.3.7 and earlier does not properly handle control characters, which allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for CGI and FastCGI scripts via a URL with a %00 (null) character after the file extension.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lighttpd	Lighttpd	1.3.7

References

http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.web.lighttpd/1171Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/14297Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-21.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.web.lighttpd/1171Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/14297Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-21.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0453?

How severe is CVE-2005-0453?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0453 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0453?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST