How severe is CVE-2005-3057?

CVE-2005-3057 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-3057 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-2005-3057?

CVE-2005-3057 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3057?

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

When was CVE-2005-3057 published?

CVE-2005-3057 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3057

CVE-2005-3057 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The FTP component in FortiGate 2.8 running FortiOS 2.8MR10 and v3beta, and other versions before 3.0 MR1, allows remote attackers to bypass the Fortinet FTP anti-virus engine by sending a STOR command and uploading a file before the FTP server response has been sent, as demonstrated using LFTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3057?: The FTP component in FortiGate 2.8 running FortiOS 2.8MR10 and v3beta, and other versions before 3.0 MR1, allows remote attackers to bypass the Fortinet FTP anti-virus engine by sending a STOR command and uploading a file before the FTP server response has been sent, as demonstrated using LFTP.
How severe is CVE-2005-3057?: CVE-2005-3057 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-3057 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-2005-3057?: CVE-2005-3057 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-3057 published?: CVE-2005-3057 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:fortinet:fortigate:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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