How severe is CVE-2005-3049?

CVE-2005-3049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3049?

CVE-2005-3049 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3049?

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

When was CVE-2005-3049 published?

CVE-2005-3049 was published on 2005-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3049

CVE-2005-3049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2005-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PhpMyFaq 1.5.1 stores data files under the web document root with insufficient access control and predictable filenames, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to the data/tracking[DATE] file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3049?: PhpMyFaq 1.5.1 stores data files under the web document root with insufficient access control and predictable filenames, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to the data/tracking[DATE] file.
How severe is CVE-2005-3049?: CVE-2005-3049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3049?: CVE-2005-3049 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3049 published?: CVE-2005-3049 was published on 2005-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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