How severe is CVE-2005-3156?

CVE-2005-3156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3156 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-2005-3156?

CVE-2005-3156 primarily affects Easyguppy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3156?

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

When was CVE-2005-3156 published?

CVE-2005-3156 was published on 2005-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3156

CVE-2005-3156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easyguppy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Easyguppy
Published: 2005-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in printfaq.php in EasyGuppy (Guppy for Windows) 4.5.4 and 4.5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the pg parameter, which is cleansed for XSS but not directory traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3156?: Directory traversal vulnerability in printfaq.php in EasyGuppy (Guppy for Windows) 4.5.4 and 4.5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the pg parameter, which is cleansed for XSS but not directory traversal.
How severe is CVE-2005-3156?: CVE-2005-3156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3156 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-2005-3156?: CVE-2005-3156 primarily affects Easyguppy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3156?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3156 published?: CVE-2005-3156 was published on 2005-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112812059917394&w=2

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:easyguppy:easyguppy:4.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:easyguppy:easyguppy:4.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*