CVE-2005-1939

CVE-2005-1939 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Whatsup Small Business with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Ipswitch WhatsUp Small Business 2004 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in a request to the Report service (TCP 8022).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1939?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Ipswitch WhatsUp Small Business 2004 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in a request to the Report service (TCP 8022).
How severe is CVE-2005-1939?
CVE-2005-1939 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1939 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1939?
CVE-2005-1939 affects Ipswitch Whatsup Small Business. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1939?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1939 published?
CVE-2005-1939 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)