CVE-2005-4389: search.cfm in CONTENS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via invalid (1) s

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4389 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting contens. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

search.cfm in CONTENS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via invalid (1) submit.y, (2) bool, (3) itemsperpage, (4) submit, (5) submit.x, (6) criteria, (7) advanced, and (8) intern parameters.

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	2005-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: contens

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-20 02:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

contens contens DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5 · 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison contens sudo apt install contens=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold contens

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

dnf --showduplicates list contens sudo dnf downgrade contens-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add contens

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-4389?

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

Is CVE-2005-4389 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4389 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-2005-4389 affect?

CVE-2005-4389 affects contens. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). search.cfm in CONTENS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via invalid (1) submit.y, (2) bool, (3) itemsperpage, (4) submit, (5) submit.x, (6) criteria, (7) advanced, and (8) intern parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4389?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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