CVE-2005-2256

CVE-2005-2256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phppgadmin 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

Description

Encoded directory traversal vulnerability in phpPgAdmin 3.1 to 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via "%2e%2e%2f" (encoded dot dot) sequences in the formLanguage parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2256?
Encoded directory traversal vulnerability in phpPgAdmin 3.1 to 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via "%2e%2e%2f" (encoded dot dot) sequences in the formLanguage parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-2256?
CVE-2005-2256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2256 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2256?
CVE-2005-2256 primarily affects Phppgadmin. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2256?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2256 published?
CVE-2005-2256 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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