CVE-2005-1230

CVE-2005-1230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Magnus Lundvall Yawcam 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.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Yawcam 0.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences in a GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1230?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Yawcam 0.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences in a GET request.
How severe is CVE-2005-1230?
CVE-2005-1230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1230 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1230?
CVE-2005-1230 affects Magnus Lundvall Yawcam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1230?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1230 published?
CVE-2005-1230 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)