CVE-2005-0290
CVE-2005-0290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Fvs318 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Netgear Fvs318
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NETGEAR FVS318 running firmware 2.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to bypass the filters using hex encoded URLs, as demonstrated using a hex encoded file extension.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0290?
- NETGEAR FVS318 running firmware 2.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to bypass the filters using hex encoded URLs, as demonstrated using a hex encoded file extension.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0290?
- CVE-2005-0290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0290 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0290?
- CVE-2005-0290 affects Netgear Fvs318. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0290?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-0290 published?
- CVE-2005-0290 was published on 2005-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-January/030984.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110599727631560&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13787
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012913
- http://www.securinews.com/vuln.htm?vulnid=103
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12278
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18920
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:netgear:fvs318:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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