CVE-2005-2483: Eval injection vulnerability in Karrigell before 2.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python cod

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2483 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting karrigell. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Eval injection vulnerability in Karrigell before 2.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via modified arguments to a Karrigell services (.ks) script, which can reference functions from libraries that are used by that script.

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	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: karrigell

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-07 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

karrigell karrigell DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.0.1 · 2.0.2 · 2.0.3 · 2.0.4 · 2.0.5 · 2.0_beta · 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison karrigell sudo apt install karrigell=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold karrigell

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

dnf --showduplicates list karrigell sudo dnf downgrade karrigell-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add karrigell

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Karrigell 1.x/2.0/2.1 - '.KS' File Arbitrary Python Command Execution

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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-2005-2483?

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

Is CVE-2005-2483 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2483 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-2005-2483 affect?

CVE-2005-2483 affects karrigell. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Eval injection vulnerability in Karrigell before 2.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via modified arguments to a Karrigell services (.ks) script, which can reference functions from libraries that are used by that

How urgent is CVE-2005-2483?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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