How severe is CVE-2005-3080?

CVE-2005-3080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3080?

CVE-2005-3080 primarily affects Geshi. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3080?

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

When was CVE-2005-3080 published?

CVE-2005-3080 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3080

CVE-2005-3080 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geshi 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: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Geshi
Published: 2005-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

contrib/example.php in GeSHi before 1.0.7.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the language field without a source field set.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3080?: contrib/example.php in GeSHi before 1.0.7.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the language field without a source field set.
How severe is CVE-2005-3080?: CVE-2005-3080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3080?: CVE-2005-3080 primarily affects Geshi. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3080?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3080 published?: CVE-2005-3080 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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