How severe is CVE-2005-1754?

CVE-2005-1754 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1754?

CVE-2005-1754 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1754?

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

When was CVE-2005-1754 published?

CVE-2005-1754 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1754

CVE-2005-1754 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Tomcat
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

JavaMail API 1.1.3 through 1.3, as used by Apache Tomcat 5.0.16, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the Download parameter. NOTE: Sun and Apache dispute this issue. Sun states: "The report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1754?: JavaMail API 1.1.3 through 1.3, as used by Apache Tomcat 5.0.16, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the Download parameter. NOTE: Sun and Apache dispute this issue. Sun states: "The report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products.
How severe is CVE-2005-1754?: CVE-2005-1754 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1754?: CVE-2005-1754 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1754?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1754 published?: CVE-2005-1754 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apache_tomcat:apache_tomcat:5.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:javamail:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:javamail:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:javamail:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:javamail:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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