How severe is CVE-2005-3763?

CVE-2005-3763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3763 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3763?

CVE-2005-3763 primarily affects Exponent. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3763?

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

When was CVE-2005-3763 published?

CVE-2005-3763 was published on 2005-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3763

CVE-2005-3763 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exponent 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Exponent
Published: 2005-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Exponent CMS 0.96.3 and later versions includes the full installation path in the base parameter to thumb.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. NOTE: this might be resultant from an absolute path traversal vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3763?: Exponent CMS 0.96.3 and later versions includes the full installation path in the base parameter to thumb.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. NOTE: this might be resultant from an absolute path traversal vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2005-3763?: CVE-2005-3763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3763 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3763?: CVE-2005-3763 primarily affects Exponent. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3763?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3763 published?: CVE-2005-3763 was published on 2005-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent:0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent:0.96.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent:0.96.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent:0.96.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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