How severe is CVE-2005-0538?

CVE-2005-0538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0538?

CVE-2005-0538 primarily affects Ginp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0538?

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

When was CVE-2005-0538 published?

CVE-2005-0538 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0538

CVE-2005-0538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ginp 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% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ginp
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) GinpPictureServlet.java and (2) PicCollection.java in ginp (Java Photo Gallery Web Application) before 0.22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0538?: Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) GinpPictureServlet.java and (2) PicCollection.java in ginp (Java Photo Gallery Web Application) before 0.22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0538?: CVE-2005-0538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0538?: CVE-2005-0538 primarily affects Ginp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0538 published?: CVE-2005-0538 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ginp:ginp:0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ginp:ginp:0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*