How severe is CVE-2005-2248?

CVE-2005-2248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2248?

CVE-2005-2248 primarily affects Sven-ove Bjerkan Downloadprotect. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2248?

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

When was CVE-2005-2248 published?

CVE-2005-2248 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2248

CVE-2005-2248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sven-ove Bjerkan Downloadprotect 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sven-ove Bjerkan Downloadprotect
Published: 2005-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in DownloadProtect before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to read files above the download folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2248?: Directory traversal vulnerability in DownloadProtect before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to read files above the download folder.
How severe is CVE-2005-2248?: CVE-2005-2248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2248?: CVE-2005-2248 primarily affects Sven-ove Bjerkan Downloadprotect. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2248 published?: CVE-2005-2248 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sven-ove_bjerkan:downloadprotect:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sven-ove_bjerkan:downloadprotect:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sven-ove_bjerkan:downloadprotect:1.0.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*