How severe is CVE-2005-1971?

CVE-2005-1971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1971?

CVE-2005-1971 affects Interactivephp Fusionbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1971?

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-2005-1971 published?

CVE-2005-1971 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1971

CVE-2005-1971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Interactivephp Fusionbb 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: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Interactivephp Fusionbb
Published: 2005-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in InteractivePHP FusionBB .11 Beta and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via ".." sequences in the language parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1971?: Directory traversal vulnerability in InteractivePHP FusionBB .11 Beta and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via ".." sequences in the language parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-1971?: CVE-2005-1971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1971?: CVE-2005-1971 affects Interactivephp Fusionbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1971?: 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-2005-1971 published?: CVE-2005-1971 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:interactivephp:fusionbb:11_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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