CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2929

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Lynx versions before 2.8.6dev.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via lynxcgi:, lynxexec, and lynxprog links, which are not properly restricted in the default configuration in some environments.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary commands on the server, leading to full system compromise, data theft, or malware installation.

Recommendation

Upgrade Lynx to version 2.8.6dev.15 or later. If upgrading is not possible, disable lynxcgi:, lynxexec, and lynxprog links in the configuration.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Lynx 2.8.5, and other versions before 2.8.6dev.15, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) lynxcgi:, (2) lynxexec, and (3) lynxprog links, which are not properly restricted in the default configuration in some environments.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS