CVE-2005-2126

CVE-2005-2126 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The FTP client in Windows XP SP1 and Server 2003, and Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4, when "Enable Folder View for FTP Sites" is enabled and the user manually initiates a file transfer, allows user-assisted, remote FTP servers to overwrite files in arbitrary locations via crafted filenames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2126?
The FTP client in Windows XP SP1 and Server 2003, and Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4, when "Enable Folder View for FTP Sites" is enabled and the user manually initiates a file transfer, allows user-assisted, remote FTP servers to overwrite files in arbitrary locations via crafted filenames.
How severe is CVE-2005-2126?
CVE-2005-2126 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2126 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2126?
CVE-2005-2126 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2126?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2126 published?
CVE-2005-2126 was published on 2005-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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