How severe is CVE-2005-1090?

CVE-2005-1090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1090?

CVE-2005-1090 primarily affects Maxthon. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1090?

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

When was CVE-2005-1090 published?

CVE-2005-1090 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1090

CVE-2005-1090 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Maxthon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Maxthon
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the readFile and writeFile API for Maxthon 1.2.0 and 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1090?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the readFile and writeFile API for Maxthon 1.2.0 and 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-1090?: CVE-2005-1090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1090?: CVE-2005-1090 primarily affects Maxthon. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1090 published?: CVE-2005-1090 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:maxthon:maxthon:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:maxthon:maxthon:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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