CVE-2005-3088

CVE-2005-3088 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fetchmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

fetchmailconf before 1.49 in fetchmail 6.2.0, 6.2.5 and 6.2.5.2 creates configuration files with insecure world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3088?
fetchmailconf before 1.49 in fetchmail 6.2.0, 6.2.5 and 6.2.5.2 creates configuration files with insecure world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as passwords.
How severe is CVE-2005-3088?
CVE-2005-3088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-3088 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3088?
CVE-2005-3088 primarily affects Fetchmail. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3088?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3088 published?
CVE-2005-3088 was published on 2005-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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