How severe is CVE-2005-3081?

CVE-2005-3081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3081?

CVE-2005-3081 affects Wzdftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3081?

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

When was CVE-2005-3081 published?

CVE-2005-3081 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3081

CVE-2005-3081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wzdftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 77% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wzdftpd
Published: 2005-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

wzdftpd 0.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the SITE command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3081?: wzdftpd 0.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the SITE command.
How severe is CVE-2005-3081?: CVE-2005-3081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3081?: CVE-2005-3081 affects Wzdftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3081 published?: CVE-2005-3081 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wzdftpd:wzdftpd:0.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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