CVE-2005-4261

Name: CVE-2005-4261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-15T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4261 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Positive Software Corporation CP+ (cpplus) before 2.5.5 allows attackers to have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "a possible security flaw caused by a bug in Perl." NOTE: unless CP+ includes its own copy of Perl with CVE-2005-3962, this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3962; however, there is insufficient information to be sure.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Positive Software Corporation CP+ (cpplus) before 2.5.5 allows attackers to have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "a possible security flaw caused by a bug in Perl." NOTE: unless CP+ includes its own copy of Perl with CVE-2005-3962, this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3962; however, there is insufficient information to be sure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Positive Software	Cp\+	2.5
Positive Software	Cp\+	2.5.1
Positive Software	Cp\+	2.5.2
Positive Software	Cp\+	2.5.3
Positive Software	Cp\+	2.5.4
Positive Software	Cp\+	2.5.5

References

http://cpplus.info/feature_25.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/17975Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18005Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15799
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0068/Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2828
http://cpplus.info/feature_25.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/17975Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18005Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15799
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0068/Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2828

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4261?

How severe is CVE-2005-4261?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4261 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4261?

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