CVE-2005-4700

Name: CVE-2005-4700
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4700 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. TellMe 1.2 and earlier, when the Server (o_Server) and HEAD (o_Head) options are enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid q_Host parameter, which reveals the full pathname of the application in an fsockopen error message.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TellMe 1.2 and earlier, when the Server (o_Server) and HEAD (o_Head) options are enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid q_Host parameter, which reveals the full pathname of the application in an fsockopen error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tellme	Tellme	1.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0107.htmlExploit, Patch
http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-015-tellme.txtExploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/17078Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/19872Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22523
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0107.htmlExploit, Patch
http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-015-tellme.txtExploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/17078Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/19872Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22523

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4700?

How severe is CVE-2005-4700?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4700 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4700?

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