How severe is CVE-2005-3766?

CVE-2005-3766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3766 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3766?

CVE-2005-3766 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-2005-3766?

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

When was CVE-2005-3766 published?

CVE-2005-3766 was published on 2005-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3766

CVE-2005-3766 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% (63rd 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 stores sensitive user pages under the web document root with insufficient access control even though certain permissions are specified, which allows attackers to access the pages by browsing uploaded files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3766?: Exponent CMS 0.96.3 and later versions stores sensitive user pages under the web document root with insufficient access control even though certain permissions are specified, which allows attackers to access the pages by browsing uploaded files.
How severe is CVE-2005-3766?: CVE-2005-3766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3766 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3766?: CVE-2005-3766 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-2005-3766?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3766 published?: CVE-2005-3766 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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