CVE-2005-2677

CVE-2005-2677 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acnews 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

ACNews stores the database in a file under the web document root with a db.inc extension and insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the full pathname of the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2677?
ACNews stores the database in a file under the web document root with a db.inc extension and insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the full pathname of the server.
How severe is CVE-2005-2677?
CVE-2005-2677 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2677 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2677?
CVE-2005-2677 affects Acnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2677?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2677 published?
CVE-2005-2677 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)