How severe is CVE-2005-2731?

CVE-2005-2731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2731 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2731?

CVE-2005-2731 affects Astaro Security Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2731?

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

When was CVE-2005-2731 published?

CVE-2005-2731 was published on 2005-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2731

CVE-2005-2731 is a low-severity vulnerability in Astaro Security Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Astaro Security Linux
Published: 2005-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Astaro Security Linux 6.0, when using Webmin, allows remote authenticated webmin users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the wfe_download parameter to index.fpl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2731?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Astaro Security Linux 6.0, when using Webmin, allows remote authenticated webmin users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the wfe_download parameter to index.fpl.
How severe is CVE-2005-2731?: CVE-2005-2731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2731 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2731?: CVE-2005-2731 affects Astaro Security Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2731?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2731 published?: CVE-2005-2731 was published on 2005-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112501186602731&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:astaro:security_linux:6.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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