CVE-2005-1240

CVE-2005-1240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Castlehill Secure Net with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 the third party tool from Castlehill, as used to secure the iSeries AS/400 FTP server, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files, including those from qsys.lib, via ".." sequences in a GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1240?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the third party tool from Castlehill, as used to secure the iSeries AS/400 FTP server, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files, including those from qsys.lib, via ".." sequences in a GET request.
How severe is CVE-2005-1240?
CVE-2005-1240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1240 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-2005-1240?
CVE-2005-1240 affects Castlehill Secure Net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1240?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1240 published?
CVE-2005-1240 was published on 2005-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)