CVE-2005-2891

CVE-2005-2891 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Csystems Webarchivex 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

WebArchiveX.dll 5.5.0.76 installed before September 6th, 2005 is marked safe for scripting by default, which allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary files via the (1) MakeArchive or (2) MakeArchiveStr methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2891?
WebArchiveX.dll 5.5.0.76 installed before September 6th, 2005 is marked safe for scripting by default, which allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary files via the (1) MakeArchive or (2) MakeArchiveStr methods.
How severe is CVE-2005-2891?
CVE-2005-2891 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2891 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2891?
CVE-2005-2891 affects Csystems Webarchivex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2891?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2891 published?
CVE-2005-2891 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)