CVE-2005-2417: Contrexx before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to /config/

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2417?

contrexx: upgrade to newer than 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2417 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2417 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-2417 affect?

CVE-2005-2417 affects contrexx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Contrexx before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to /config/version.xml.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2417?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2417 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting contrexx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Contrexx before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to /config/version.xml.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: astalavista it engineering

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

astalavista it engineering contrexx UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade contrexx

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contrexx

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2005-2417?

contrexx: upgrade to newer than 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2417 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2417 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-2005-2417 affect?

CVE-2005-2417 affects contrexx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Contrexx before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to /config/version.xml.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2417?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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