How severe is CVE-2005-1952?

CVE-2005-1952 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1952?

CVE-2005-1952 affects Pico Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1952?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1952 published?

CVE-2005-1952 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1952

CVE-2005-1952 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pico Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pico Server
Published: 2005-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Pico Server (pServ) 3.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and execute arbitrary commands via a /./ (slash dot slash) before each .. (dot dot) sequence in the URL, which results in an incorrect directory depth count.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1952?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Pico Server (pServ) 3.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and execute arbitrary commands via a /./ (slash dot slash) before each .. (dot dot) sequence in the URL, which results in an incorrect directory depth count.
How severe is CVE-2005-1952?: CVE-2005-1952 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1952?: CVE-2005-1952 affects Pico Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1952 published?: CVE-2005-1952 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pico_server:pico_server:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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