CVE-2005-1351: The ad.cgi script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argume

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1351 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ad.cgi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ad.cgi script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument.

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	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: leif m. wright

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

leif m. wright ad.cgi MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ad.cgi || rpm -q ad.cgi || ad.cgi --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2005-1351?

ad.cgi: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1351 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1351 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-2005-1351 affect?

CVE-2005-1351 affects ad.cgi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The ad.cgi script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1351?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-1352 MEDIUM 4.3 MITIGATE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ad.cgi script allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web
CVE-2005-1350 MEDIUM 5.0 MITIGATE The ad.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.
CVE-2001-0025 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE ad.cgi CGI program by Leif Wright allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacte

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