CVE-2005-3293

CVE-2005-3293 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerver 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

Description

Xerver 4.17 allows remote attackers to (1) obtain source code of scripts via a request with a trailing "." (dot) or (2) list directory contents via a trailing null character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3293?
Xerver 4.17 allows remote attackers to (1) obtain source code of scripts via a request with a trailing "." (dot) or (2) list directory contents via a trailing null character.
How severe is CVE-2005-3293?
CVE-2005-3293 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3293 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3293?
CVE-2005-3293 affects Xerver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3293?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3293 published?
CVE-2005-3293 was published on 2005-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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