How severe is CVE-2005-0448?

CVE-2005-0448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-0448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0448?

CVE-2005-0448 primarily affects Larry Wall Perl. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0448?

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

When was CVE-2005-0448 published?

CVE-2005-0448 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0448

CVE-2005-0448 is a low-severity vulnerability in Larry Wall Perl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Larry Wall Perl
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in the rmtree function in File::Path.pm in Perl before 5.8.4 allows local users to create arbitrary setuid binaries in the tree being deleted, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0452.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0448?: Race condition in the rmtree function in File::Path.pm in Perl before 5.8.4 allows local users to create arbitrary setuid binaries in the tree being deleted, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0452.
How severe is CVE-2005-0448?: CVE-2005-0448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0448?: CVE-2005-0448 primarily affects Larry Wall Perl. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0448 published?: CVE-2005-0448 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:larry_wall:perl:5.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:larry_wall:perl:5.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:larry_wall:perl:5.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:larry_wall:perl:5.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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