CVE-2005-4405: redqueen.cgi in Red Queen 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via invalid

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-4405?

red queen: upgrade to newer than 1.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-4405 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4405 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-4405 affect?

CVE-2005-4405 affects red queen. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). redqueen.cgi in Red Queen 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via invalid (1) yellowpage_id, (2) skin_id, (3) supplier_id, and (4) module parameters, which leaks the path in an error message.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-4405?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-4405 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting red queen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

redqueen.cgi in Red Queen 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via invalid (1) yellowpage_id, (2) skin_id, (3) supplier_id, and (4) module parameters, which leaks the path in an error message.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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: random mouse software

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

random mouse software red queen UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.02

Fixed in: newer than 1.02

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy red-queen || rpm -q red-queen || red-queen --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade red-queen

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade red-queen

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-4405?

red queen: upgrade to newer than 1.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4405 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4405 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-2005-4405 affect?

CVE-2005-4405 affects red queen. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). redqueen.cgi in Red Queen 1.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via invalid (1) yellowpage_id, (2) skin_id, (3) supplier_id, and (4) module parameters, which leaks the path in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4405?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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