CVE-2005-0517
CVE-2005-0517 is a low-severity vulnerability in Peerftp 5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Peerftp 5
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PeerFTP_5 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the PeerFTP.ini files, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0517?
- PeerFTP_5 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the PeerFTP.ini files, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0517?
- CVE-2005-0517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0517 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0517?
- CVE-2005-0517 affects Peerftp 5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0517?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-0517 published?
- CVE-2005-0517 was published on 2005-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:peerftp_5:peerftp_5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*