CVE-2005-2165: read.cgi in GlobalNoteScript allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-2165 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting globalnotescript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

read.cgi in GlobalNoteScript allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameters.

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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: globalnotescript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

globalnotescript globalnotescript 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 globalnotescript || rpm -q globalnotescript || globalnotescript --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-2005-2165?

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

Is CVE-2005-2165 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2165 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-2005-2165 affect?

CVE-2005-2165 affects globalnotescript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). read.cgi in GlobalNoteScript allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2165?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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