How severe is CVE-2005-0283?

CVE-2005-0283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0283?

CVE-2005-0283 affects David Barrett Qwikiwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0283?

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

When was CVE-2005-0283 published?

CVE-2005-0283 was published on 2005-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0283

CVE-2005-0283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in David Barrett Qwikiwiki 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: David Barrett Qwikiwiki
Published: 2005-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in QwikiWiki allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) and a %00 at the end of the filename in the page parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0283?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in QwikiWiki allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) and a %00 at the end of the filename in the page parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-0283?: CVE-2005-0283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0283?: CVE-2005-0283 affects David Barrett Qwikiwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0283 published?: CVE-2005-0283 was published on 2005-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:david_barrett:qwikiwiki:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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