How severe is CVE-2005-1568?

CVE-2005-1568 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1568?

CVE-2005-1568 primarily affects Directtopics. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1568?

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

When was CVE-2005-1568 published?

CVE-2005-1568 was published on 2005-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1568

CVE-2005-1568 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Directtopics 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Directtopics
Published: 2005-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

topic.php in DirectTopics 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid topic parameter, which reveals the path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1568?: topic.php in DirectTopics 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid topic parameter, which reveals the path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2005-1568?: CVE-2005-1568 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1568?: CVE-2005-1568 primarily affects Directtopics. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1568?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1568 published?: CVE-2005-1568 was published on 2005-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111592417803514&w=2

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:directtopics:directtopics:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:directtopics:directtopics:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:directtopics:directtopics:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:directtopics:directtopics:final:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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