CVE-2005-1550: easymsgb.pl in Easy Message Board allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacte

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1550 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easy message board. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

easymsgb.pl in Easy Message Board allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the print parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: colored scripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-14 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

colored scripts easy message board 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 easy-message-board || rpm -q easy-message-board || easy-message-board --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Easy Message Board - Remote Command Execution

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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-2005-1550?

easy message board: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1550 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1550 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-2005-1550 affect?

CVE-2005-1550 affects easy message board. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). easymsgb.pl in Easy Message Board allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the print parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1550?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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