CVE-2005-1298
CVE-2005-1298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inserter.cgi 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Inserter.cgi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The inserter.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1298?
- The inserter.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1298?
- CVE-2005-1298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1298 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1298?
- CVE-2005-1298 affects Inserter.cgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1298?
- 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-2005-1298 published?
- CVE-2005-1298 was published on 2005-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:inserter.cgi:inserter.cgi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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