CVE-2005-1201

CVE-2005-1201 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in AZ Bulletin board (AZbb) before 1.0.08 allow (1) remote authenticated users with administrative privileges to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL to admin_avatar.php or admin_attachment.php or (2) remote attackers to enumerate files via a .. (dot dot) in the attachment parameter to attachment.php, which displays a different message when a file exists or does not exist.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1201?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in AZ Bulletin board (AZbb) before 1.0.08 allow (1) remote authenticated users with administrative privileges to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL to admin_avatar.php or admin_attachment.php or (2) remote attackers to enumerate files via a .. (dot dot) in the attachment parameter to attachment.php, which displays a different message when a file exists or does not exist.
How severe is CVE-2005-1201?
CVE-2005-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1201 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1201?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1201 published?
CVE-2005-1201 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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