CVE-2005-1045: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1045: OpenText FirstClass 8.0 client does not properly sanitize strings before passing them to the Windows ShellE...

OpenText FirstClass 8.0 client does not properly sanitize strings before passing them to the Windows ShellExecute API, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a UNC path in a bookmark.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old client-side issue in OpenText FirstClass 8.0. A crafted bookmark could pass an unsafe UNC path to Windows ShellExecute and cause arbitrary command execution. Business risk depends on whether this legacy client is still installed and users can receive or open untrusted bookmarks. Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints running the legacy OpenText FirstClass 8.0 client. Risk is lower where the client is absent, retired, isolated, or unable to process bookmarks from untrusted sources. The source bundle does not identify server-side exposure. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software exposure. It is not KEV-listed and lacks modern severity data, but arbitrary command execution through user-handled content can be serious if FirstClass 8.0 remains deployed. Priority should be inventory first, then retire, upgrade, or control remaining clients. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for OpenText FirstClass 8.0 client installations.; Check OpenText or maintainer guidance for patches, upgrades, or retirement advice.; Remove or replace unsupported FirstClass clients where business use has ended..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 22:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 12, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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firstclass-bookmark-command-execution(20032)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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