How severe is CVE-2005-3689?

CVE-2005-3689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3689?

CVE-2005-3689 primarily affects Xmb Forum Xmb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3689?

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

When was CVE-2005-3689 published?

CVE-2005-3689 was published on 2005-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3689

CVE-2005-3689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xmb Forum Xmb 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xmb Forum Xmb
Published: 2005-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

post.php in XMB 1.9.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via an invalid fid parameter in a newthread action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3689?: post.php in XMB 1.9.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via an invalid fid parameter in a newthread action.
How severe is CVE-2005-3689?: CVE-2005-3689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3689?: CVE-2005-3689 primarily affects Xmb Forum Xmb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3689 published?: CVE-2005-3689 was published on 2005-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:xmb_forum:xmb:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xmb_forum:xmb:1.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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