CVE-2005-1354: The forum.pl script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argu

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1354 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting forum.pl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The forum.pl 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	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: forum.pl

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

forum.pl forum.pl 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 forum.pl || rpm -q forum.pl || forum.pl --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-1354?

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

Is CVE-2005-1354 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1354 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-2005-1354 affect?

CVE-2005-1354 affects forum.pl. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The forum.pl script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the argument.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1354?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-1353 MEDIUM 5.0 MITIGATE The forum.pl script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.

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