CVE-2005-2591: Parlano MindAlign 5.0 and later versions allows remote attackers to list valid users via unknown vectors, aka

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2591 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mindalign. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Parlano MindAlign 5.0 and later versions allows remote attackers to list valid users via unknown vectors, aka the "User Enumeration" vulnerability.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: parlano

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-17 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

parlano mindalign DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mindalign sudo apt install mindalign=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold mindalign

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

dnf --showduplicates list mindalign sudo dnf downgrade mindalign-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mindalign

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.

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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-2005-2591?

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

Is CVE-2005-2591 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2591 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-2005-2591 affect?

CVE-2005-2591 affects mindalign. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Parlano MindAlign 5.0 and later versions allows remote attackers to list valid users via unknown vectors, aka the "User Enumeration" vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2591?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2005-2590 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Parlano MindAlign 5.0 and later versions allows remote attackers t

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