How severe is CVE-2005-0918?

CVE-2005-0918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0918?

CVE-2005-0918 affects Adobe Svg Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0918?

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

When was CVE-2005-0918 published?

CVE-2005-0918 was published on 2005-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0918

CVE-2005-0918 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Svg Viewer 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Adobe Svg Viewer
Published: 2005-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The NPSVG3.dll ActiveX control for Adobe SVG Viewer 3.02 and earlier, when running on Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files by setting the src property to the target filename and using Javascript to determine if the web page immediately stops loading, which indicates whether the file exists or not.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0918?: The NPSVG3.dll ActiveX control for Adobe SVG Viewer 3.02 and earlier, when running on Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files by setting the src property to the target filename and using Javascript to determine if the web page immediately stops loading, which indicates whether the file exists or not.
How severe is CVE-2005-0918?: CVE-2005-0918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0918?: CVE-2005-0918 affects Adobe Svg Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0918 published?: CVE-2005-0918 was published on 2005-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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