How severe is CVE-2005-3086?

CVE-2005-3086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3086?

CVE-2005-3086 affects Contentserv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3086?

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

When was CVE-2005-3086 published?

CVE-2005-3086 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3086

CVE-2005-3086 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contentserv 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Contentserv
Published: 2005-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/about.php in contentServ 3.1 allows remote attackers to read or include arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the ctsWebsite parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3086?: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/about.php in contentServ 3.1 allows remote attackers to read or include arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the ctsWebsite parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-3086?: CVE-2005-3086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3086?: CVE-2005-3086 affects Contentserv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3086?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3086 published?: CVE-2005-3086 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:contentserv:contentserv:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*