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CVE-2005-1304: The citat.pl script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via shell metacharacters in the argu...

The citat.pl script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via shell metacharacters in the argument.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-1304 concerns citat.pl, a script that accepts an argument in a way that can allow remote attackers to execute files through shell metacharacters. The sources do not identify a vendor, maintained product, supported versions, or an official fix. Exposure depends on whether this legacy script is still deployed and reachable. Likely exposure is limited to systems that still host citat.pl, especially as a public CGI or web-accessible Perl script. The bundle lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so asset owners must validate by inventory rather than product-version matching. Prioritize discovery and removal over patch planning. This is an old, sparse CVE with potentially severe impact if exposed, but no supplied evidence of broad current exploitation or official remediation. Mitigation focus: Locate and remove unused citat.pl deployments.; Restrict public access to any required instance immediately.; Check the original maintainer or package source for guidance..

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