CVE-2005-1688
CVE-2005-1688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-425.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-425
- Affected product: Wordpress
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Wordpress 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to files in (1) wp-content/themes/, (2) wp-includes/, or (3) wp-admin/, which reveal the path in an error message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1688?
- Wordpress 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to files in (1) wp-content/themes/, (2) wp-includes/, or (3) wp-admin/, which reveal the path in an error message.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1688?
- CVE-2005-1688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2005-1688 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-2005-1688?
- CVE-2005-1688 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1688?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-1688 published?
- CVE-2005-1688 was published on 2005-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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