CVE-2005-0182

CVE-2005-0182 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mod Dosevasive with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The mod_dosevasive module 1.9 and earlier for Apache creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which could allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0182?
The mod_dosevasive module 1.9 and earlier for Apache creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which could allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-0182?
CVE-2005-0182 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0182 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0182?
CVE-2005-0182 primarily affects Mod Dosevasive. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0182?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0182 published?
CVE-2005-0182 was published on 2005-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)