How severe is CVE-2005-2371?

CVE-2005-2371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2371?

CVE-2005-2371 primarily affects Oracle Reports. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2371?

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

When was CVE-2005-2371 published?

CVE-2005-2371 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2371

CVE-2005-2371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Reports with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Oracle Reports
Published: 2005-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Oracle Reports 6.0, 6i, 9i, and 10g allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) "..", (2) Windows drive letter (C:), and (3) absolute path sequences in the desname parameter. NOTE: this issue was probably fixed by REP06 in CPU Jan 2006, in which case it overlaps CVE-2006-0289.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2371?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Oracle Reports 6.0, 6i, 9i, and 10g allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) "..", (2) Windows drive letter (C:), and (3) absolute path sequences in the desname parameter. NOTE: this issue was probably fixed by REP06 in CPU Jan 2006, in which case it overlaps CVE-2006-0289.
How severe is CVE-2005-2371?: CVE-2005-2371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2371?: CVE-2005-2371 primarily affects Oracle Reports. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2371?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2371 published?: CVE-2005-2371 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:reports:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:reports:6i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:reports:9i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:reports:10g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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