CVE-2005-2593: Parlano MindAlign 5.0 and later versions uses weak encryption, with unknown impact and attack vectors.

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2593 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) 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 uses weak encryption, with unknown impact and attack vectors.

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	1.2% (top 31%)
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-2005-2593?

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

Is CVE-2005-2593 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2593 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-2005-2593 affect?

CVE-2005-2593 affects mindalign. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Parlano MindAlign 5.0 and later versions uses weak encryption, with unknown impact and attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2593?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity

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