How severe is CVE-2005-3097?

CVE-2005-3097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3097?

CVE-2005-3097 affects Avi Alkalay Contribute.cgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3097?

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

When was CVE-2005-3097 published?

CVE-2005-3097 was published on 2005-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3097

CVE-2005-3097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avi Alkalay Contribute.cgi 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avi Alkalay Contribute.cgi
Published: 2005-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Avi Alkalay contribute.cgi (aka contribute.pl), dated 16 Jun 2002, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the contribdir variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3097?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Avi Alkalay contribute.cgi (aka contribute.pl), dated 16 Jun 2002, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the contribdir variable.
How severe is CVE-2005-3097?: CVE-2005-3097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3097?: CVE-2005-3097 affects Avi Alkalay Contribute.cgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3097 published?: CVE-2005-3097 was published on 2005-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avi_alkalay:contribute.cgi:16_jun_2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*