CVE-2005-4533: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4533: Argument injection vulnerability in scponlyc in scponly 4.1 and earlier, when both scp and rsync compatibil...

Argument injection vulnerability in scponlyc in scponly 4.1 and earlier, when both scp and rsync compatibility are enabled, allows local users to execute arbitrary applications via "getopt" style argument specifications, which are not filtered.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older issue affects scponlyc, a restricted shell wrapper for file-transfer-only accounts. When both scp and rsync compatibility are enabled, a local user may pass crafted options that let them run arbitrary applications, bypassing intended restrictions. Business risk is highest on servers using scponly for partner, customer, or low-trust upload accounts. Exposure is limited to systems running scponly 4.1 or earlier with both scp and rsync compatibility enabled for local users. Treat as targeted cleanup for legacy file-transfer infrastructure. Prioritize if scponly protects semi-trusted upload accounts or shared hosting users. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running scponly or scponlyc.; Check whether scp and rsync compatibility are both enabled.; Review vendor or distribution advisories for supported updates..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 28, 2005, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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scponly-escape-shell-restrictions(23875)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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