CVE-2005-2178: probe.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the olddat paramet

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-2178 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting probe.cgi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

probe.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the olddat parameter. NOTE: it is unclear which product or vendor this program is associated with, if any.

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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: probe.cgi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

probe.cgi probe.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 probe.cgi || rpm -q probe.cgi || probe.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-2005-2178?

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

Is CVE-2005-2178 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2178 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-2005-2178 affect?

CVE-2005-2178 affects probe.cgi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). probe.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the olddat parameter. NOTE: it is unclear which product or vendor this program is associated with, if any.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2178?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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