How severe is CVE-2005-3163?

CVE-2005-3163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3163?

CVE-2005-3163 primarily affects Polipo. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3163?

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

When was CVE-2005-3163 published?

CVE-2005-3163 was published on 2005-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3163

CVE-2005-3163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Polipo 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Polipo
Published: 2005-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Polipo 0.9.8 and earlier allows attackers to read files outside of the web root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3163?: Unspecified vulnerability in Polipo 0.9.8 and earlier allows attackers to read files outside of the web root.
How severe is CVE-2005-3163?: CVE-2005-3163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3163?: CVE-2005-3163 primarily affects Polipo. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3163 published?: CVE-2005-3163 was published on 2005-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polipo:polipo:0.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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