How severe is CVE-2005-0299?

CVE-2005-0299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0299?

CVE-2005-0299 primarily affects Gforge. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0299?

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

When was CVE-2005-0299 published?

CVE-2005-0299 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0299

CVE-2005-0299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gforge 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% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gforge
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in GForge 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) dir parameter to controller.php or (2) dir_name parameter to controlleroo.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0299?: Directory traversal vulnerability in GForge 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) dir parameter to controller.php or (2) dir_name parameter to controlleroo.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-0299?: CVE-2005-0299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0299?: CVE-2005-0299 primarily affects Gforge. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0299 published?: CVE-2005-0299 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gforge:gforge:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gforge:gforge:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gforge:gforge:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gforge:gforge:3.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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