CVE-2005-0520
CVE-2005-0520 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Argosoft Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Argosoft Ftp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ArGoSoft FTP Server before 1.4.2.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shortcut (.LNK) files in the SITE COPY command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0519.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0520?
- ArGoSoft FTP Server before 1.4.2.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shortcut (.LNK) files in the SITE COPY command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0519.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0520?
- CVE-2005-0520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0520 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0520?
- CVE-2005-0520 primarily affects Argosoft Ftp Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0520?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-0520 published?
- CVE-2005-0520 was published on 2005-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14372
- http://www.argosoft.com/ftpserver/changelist.aspx
- http://www.osvdb.org/14061
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12632
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19442
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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