How severe is CVE-2005-0161?

CVE-2005-0161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-0161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0161?

CVE-2005-0161 affects E-merge Unace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0161?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0161 published?

CVE-2005-0161 was published on 2005-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0161

CVE-2005-0161 is a low-severity vulnerability in E-merge Unace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: E-merge Unace
Published: 2005-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in unace 1.2b allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an ACE archive containing (1) ../ sequences or (2) absolute pathnames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0161?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in unace 1.2b allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an ACE archive containing (1) ../ sequences or (2) absolute pathnames.
How severe is CVE-2005-0161?: CVE-2005-0161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0161?: CVE-2005-0161 affects E-merge Unace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0161 published?: CVE-2005-0161 was published on 2005-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:e-merge:unace:1.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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