How severe is CVE-2005-2693?

CVE-2005-2693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2693?

CVE-2005-2693 affects Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2693?

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

When was CVE-2005-2693 published?

CVE-2005-2693 was published on 2005-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2693

CVE-2005-2693 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cvs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cvs
Published: 2005-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cvsbug in CVS 1.12.12 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2693?: cvsbug in CVS 1.12.12 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-2693?: CVE-2005-2693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2693?: CVE-2005-2693 affects Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2693?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2693 published?: CVE-2005-2693 was published on 2005-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cvs:cvs:1.12.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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