CVE-2005-3471

CVE-2005-3471 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in the ruleset view for MailWatch for MailScanner 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3471?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the ruleset view for MailWatch for MailScanner 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-3471?
CVE-2005-3471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3471 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3471?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3471 published?
CVE-2005-3471 was published on 2005-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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