How severe is CVE-2005-2255?

CVE-2005-2255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2255?

CVE-2005-2255 affects Gianluca Baldo Phpauction. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2255?

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

When was CVE-2005-2255 published?

CVE-2005-2255 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2255

CVE-2005-2255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gianluca Baldo Phpauction with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gianluca Baldo Phpauction
Published: 2005-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in PhpAuction 2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, include local PHP files, or obtain sensitive path information via ".." sequences in the lan parameter to (1) index.php or (2) admin/index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2255?: Directory traversal vulnerability in PhpAuction 2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, include local PHP files, or obtain sensitive path information via ".." sequences in the lan parameter to (1) index.php or (2) admin/index.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-2255?: CVE-2005-2255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2255?: CVE-2005-2255 affects Gianluca Baldo Phpauction. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2255 published?: CVE-2005-2255 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gianluca_baldo:phpauction:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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