CVE-2005-2334: Y.SAK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the $no variable to (1

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2005-2334 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting y.sak. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Y.SAK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the $no variable to (1) w_s3mbfm.cgi, (2) w_s3adix.cgi, or (3) w_s3sbfm.cgi.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: y.sak

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

y.sak y.sak 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 y.sak || rpm -q y.sak || y.sak --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-2005-2334?

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

Is CVE-2005-2334 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2334 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-2005-2334 affect?

CVE-2005-2334 affects y.sak. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Y.SAK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the $no variable to (1) w_s3mbfm.cgi, (2) w_s3adix.cgi, or (3) w_s3sbfm.cgi.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2334?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

References

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