How severe is CVE-2005-0685?

CVE-2005-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0685?

CVE-2005-0685 affects Outstart Participate Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0685?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0685 published?

CVE-2005-0685 was published on 2005-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0685

CVE-2005-0685 is a high-severity vulnerability in Outstart Participate Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Outstart Participate Enterprise
Published: 2005-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple access validation errors in OutStart Participate Enterprise (PE) allow remote attackers to (1) browse arbitrary directory trees by modifying the rootFolder parameter to displaynavigator.jsp, (2) rename arbitrary directory objects by modifying the selectedObject parameter to renamepopup.jsp, (3) delete arbitrary directory objects by modifying the selectedObjectsCSV parameter to displaydeletenavigator.jsp, and conduct other unauthorized activities via the (4) showDeleteView, (5) showWebFolderView, (6) showLibraryView, (7) showMyLibraryView, (8) singleSelectObject, (9) processRadioSelection, (10) processCheckboxSelection, (11) singleSelectObject, (12) addToSelectedObjects, or (13) removeFromSelectedObjects commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0685?: Multiple access validation errors in OutStart Participate Enterprise (PE) allow remote attackers to (1) browse arbitrary directory trees by modifying the rootFolder parameter to displaynavigator.jsp, (2) rename arbitrary directory objects by modifying the selectedObject parameter to renamepopup.jsp, (3) delete arbitrary directory objects by modifying the selectedObjectsCSV parameter to displaydeletenavigator.jsp, and conduct other unauthorized activities via the (4) showDeleteView, (5) showWebFolderView, (6) showLibraryView, (7) showMyLibraryView, (8) singleSelectObject, (9) processRadioSelection, (10) processCheckboxSelection, (11) singleSelectObject, (12) addToSelectedObjects, or (13) removeFromSelectedObjects commands.
How severe is CVE-2005-0685?: CVE-2005-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0685?: CVE-2005-0685 affects Outstart Participate Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0685 published?: CVE-2005-0685 was published on 2005-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:outstart:participate_enterprise:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*