How severe is CVE-2005-3261?

CVE-2005-3261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3261?

CVE-2005-3261 affects Versatilebulletinboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3261?

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

When was CVE-2005-3261 published?

CVE-2005-3261 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3261

CVE-2005-3261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Versatilebulletinboard 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Versatilebulletinboard
Published: 2005-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

getversions.php in versatileBulletinBoard (vBB) 1.0.0 RC2 lists the versions of all installed scripts, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3261?: getversions.php in versatileBulletinBoard (vBB) 1.0.0 RC2 lists the versions of all installed scripts, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request.
How severe is CVE-2005-3261?: CVE-2005-3261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3261?: CVE-2005-3261 affects Versatilebulletinboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3261 published?: CVE-2005-3261 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:versatilebulletinboard:versatilebulletinboard:1.0.0.rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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