CVE-2005-2420

Name: CVE-2005-2420
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2420 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. flsearch.pl in FtpLocate 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an HTTP GET request.. EPSS estimates a 5.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

flsearch.pl in FtpLocate 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an HTTP GET request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.58%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2420?

flsearch.pl in FtpLocate 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an HTTP GET request.

How severe is CVE-2005-2420?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2420 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2420?

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Source: NVD / NIST