CVE-2005-2625: Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the checkBlacklist function in CPAINT allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-2625 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cpaint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the checkBlacklist function in CPAINT allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) ExecuteGlobal function or (2) GetRef statement, which is not included in the blacklist.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cpaint

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-19 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2005-2625?

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

Is CVE-2005-2625 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2625 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-2005-2625 affect?

CVE-2005-2625 affects cpaint. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the checkBlacklist function in CPAINT allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) ExecuteGlobal function or (2) GetRef statement, which is not included in the blacklist.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2625?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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