CVE-2003-0205: gkrellm-newsticker gkrellm plugin before 0.3-3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via she

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0205 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gkrellm newsticker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

gkrellm-newsticker gkrellm plugin before 0.3-3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ticker title of a URI.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gkrellm newsticker

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-05-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gkrellm newsticker gkrellm newsticker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gkrellm-newsticker || rpm -q gkrellm-newsticker || gkrellm-newsticker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gkrellm-newsticker sudo apt install gkrellm-newsticker=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo apt-mark hold gkrellm-newsticker

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gkrellm-newsticker sudo dnf downgrade gkrellm-newsticker-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add gkrellm-newsticker

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0205?

gkrellm newsticker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0205 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0205 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0205 affect?

CVE-2003-0205 affects gkrellm newsticker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). gkrellm-newsticker gkrellm plugin before 0.3-3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ticker title of a URI.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0205?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-0206 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE gkrellm-newsticker gkrellm plugin before 0.3-3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash)

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