CVE-2005-4142: The web interface for subscribing new users in Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.8b, in combination with a line

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4142 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting listmanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The web interface for subscribing new users in Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.8b, in combination with a line wrap feature, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary list administration commands via LFCR (%0A%0D) sequences in the pw parameter. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a variant of a CRLF injection vulnerability.

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	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lyris technologies inc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-10 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lyris technologies inc listmanager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0 · 6.0 · 7.0 · 8.0 · 8.8a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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-2005-4142?

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

Is CVE-2005-4142 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4142 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-2005-4142 affect?

CVE-2005-4142 affects listmanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The web interface for subscribing new users in Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.8b, in combination with a line wrap feature, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary list administration commands via LFCR (%0A%0D) sequences in the pw para

How urgent is CVE-2005-4142?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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