CVE-2005-2815

CVE-2005-2815 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flatnuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

print.php in FlatNuke 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (path disclosure on error) or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via an MS-DOS device name in the news parameter to print.php, such as (1) AUX, (2) CON, (3) PRN, (4) COM1, or (5) LPT1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2815?
print.php in FlatNuke 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (path disclosure on error) or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via an MS-DOS device name in the news parameter to print.php, such as (1) AUX, (2) CON, (3) PRN, (4) COM1, or (5) LPT1.
How severe is CVE-2005-2815?
CVE-2005-2815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2815 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2815?
CVE-2005-2815 affects Flatnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2815?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2815 published?
CVE-2005-2815 was published on 2005-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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