How severe is CVE-2005-1896?

CVE-2005-1896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1896?

CVE-2005-1896 affects Flatnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1896?

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

When was CVE-2005-1896 published?

CVE-2005-1896 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1896

CVE-2005-1896 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flatnuke 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Flatnuke
Published: 2005-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in thumb.php in FlatNuke 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary images or obtain the installation path via the image parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1896?: Directory traversal vulnerability in thumb.php in FlatNuke 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary images or obtain the installation path via the image parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-1896?: CVE-2005-1896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1896?: CVE-2005-1896 affects Flatnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1896?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1896 published?: CVE-2005-1896 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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