CVE-2005-3559

CVE-2005-3559 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Digium Asterisk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in vmail.cgi in Asterisk 1.0.9 through 1.2.0-beta1 allows remote attackers to access WAV files via a .. (dot dot) in the folder parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3559?
Directory traversal vulnerability in vmail.cgi in Asterisk 1.0.9 through 1.2.0-beta1 allows remote attackers to access WAV files via a .. (dot dot) in the folder parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-3559?
CVE-2005-3559 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3559 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3559?
CVE-2005-3559 primarily affects Digium Asterisk. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3559?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3559 published?
CVE-2005-3559 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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