How severe is CVE-2005-2807?

CVE-2005-2807 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2807 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2807?

CVE-2005-2807 affects Frox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2807?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2807 published?

CVE-2005-2807 was published on 2005-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2807

CVE-2005-2807 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Frox
Published: 2005-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

frox 0.7.18, when running setuid root, does not properly drop privileges when reading a configuration file, which allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files via the -f command line option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2807?: frox 0.7.18, when running setuid root, does not properly drop privileges when reading a configuration file, which allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files via the -f command line option.
How severe is CVE-2005-2807?: CVE-2005-2807 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2807 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2807?: CVE-2005-2807 affects Frox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2807?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2807 published?: CVE-2005-2807 was published on 2005-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frox:frox:0.7.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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