How severe is CVE-2005-0701?

CVE-2005-0701 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0701?

CVE-2005-0701 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0701?

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

When was CVE-2005-0701 published?

CVE-2005-0701 was published on 2005-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0701

CVE-2005-0701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2005-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Oracle Database Server 8i and 9i allows remote attackers to read or rename arbitrary files via "\\.\\.." (modified dot dot backslash) sequences to UTL_FILE functions such as (1) UTL_FILE.FOPEN or (2) UTL_FILE.frename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0701?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Oracle Database Server 8i and 9i allows remote attackers to read or rename arbitrary files via "\\.\\.." (modified dot dot backslash) sequences to UTL_FILE functions such as (1) UTL_FILE.FOPEN or (2) UTL_FILE.frename.
How severe is CVE-2005-0701?: CVE-2005-0701 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0701?: CVE-2005-0701 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0701 published?: CVE-2005-0701 was published on 2005-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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