How severe is CVE-2005-0278?

CVE-2005-0278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0278?

CVE-2005-0278 affects 3com 3cdaemon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0278?

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

When was CVE-2005-0278 published?

CVE-2005-0278 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0278

CVE-2005-0278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 3com 3cdaemon 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: 3com 3cdaemon
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The FTP service in 3Com 3CDaemon 2.0 revision 10 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via a cd command that contains an MS-DOS device name, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0278?: The FTP service in 3Com 3CDaemon 2.0 revision 10 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via a cd command that contains an MS-DOS device name, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2005-0278?: CVE-2005-0278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0278?: CVE-2005-0278 affects 3com 3cdaemon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0278 published?: CVE-2005-0278 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:3com:3cdaemon:2.0:revision_10:*:*:*:*:*:*

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