CVE-2005-2082: im_trbbs.cgi in imTRSET 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metac

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2082 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting imtrset. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

im_trbbs.cgi in imTRSET 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the df parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cgi-club

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-05 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cgi-club imtrset DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imtrset || rpm -q imtrset || imtrset --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imtrset sudo apt install imtrset=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02> sudo apt-mark hold imtrset

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

dnf --showduplicates list imtrset sudo dnf downgrade imtrset-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02> sudo dnf versionlock add imtrset

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.

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-2005-2082?

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

Is CVE-2005-2082 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2082 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-2005-2082 affect?

CVE-2005-2082 affects imtrset. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). im_trbbs.cgi in imTRSET 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the df parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2082?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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