CVE-2005-3094: Avi Alkalay man-cgi script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the t

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-3094 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting man cgi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Avi Alkalay man-cgi script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the topic parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: avi alkalay

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-28 22:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

avi alkalay man cgi MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy man-cgi || rpm -q man-cgi || man-cgi --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-2005-3094?

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

Is CVE-2005-3094 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3094 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-2005-3094 affect?

CVE-2005-3094 affects man cgi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Avi Alkalay man-cgi script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the topic parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3094?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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