How severe is CVE-2005-2885?

CVE-2005-2885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2885?

CVE-2005-2885 affects Maxdev Md-pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2885?

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-2005-2885 published?

CVE-2005-2885 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2885

CVE-2005-2885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Maxdev Md-pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Maxdev Md-pro
Published: 2005-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Downloads page in MAXdev MD-Pro 1.0.73, and possibly earlier versions, uses an incomplete blacklist to check for dangerous file extensions, which could allow remote attackers to bypass file extension checks and execute arbitrary commands by uploading a file with a different extension, as demonstrated using .inc files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2885?: The Downloads page in MAXdev MD-Pro 1.0.73, and possibly earlier versions, uses an incomplete blacklist to check for dangerous file extensions, which could allow remote attackers to bypass file extension checks and execute arbitrary commands by uploading a file with a different extension, as demonstrated using .inc files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2885?: CVE-2005-2885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2885?: CVE-2005-2885 affects Maxdev Md-pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2885?: 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-2005-2885 published?: CVE-2005-2885 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:maxdev:md-pro:1.0.73:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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