Axel is a command-line download utility with a narrow and stable vulnerability footprint. The observed weakness signal is limited to generic placeholder classifications, reflecting the modest scope of the product's codebase and its focused role in file transfer. Current severity, exploitation, and exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Axel over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (2 CVEs).
2 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2020-13614MEDIUM An issue was discovered in ssl.c in Axel before 2.17.8. The TLS implementation lacks hostname verification. | May 26, 2020 | 5.9 | 22 | NO | NO |
CVE-2005-0390HIGH Buffer overflow in the HTTP redirection capability in conn.c for Axel before 1.0b may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. | May 2, 2005 | 7.5 | 20 | NO | NO |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (2 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Axel.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Axel — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.