CVE-2005-2684

Name: CVE-2005-2684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-23T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2684 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nquser.php in Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host parameter to a dig query.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

nquser.php in Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host parameter to a dig query.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1014750Exploit
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014750Exploit

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2684?

nquser.php in Virtual Edge Netquery 3.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host parameter to a dig query.

How severe is CVE-2005-2684?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2684 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2684?

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Source: NVD / NIST