How severe is CVE-2005-3885?

CVE-2005-3885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-3885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3885?

CVE-2005-3885 affects Inkscape. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3885?

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

When was CVE-2005-3885 published?

CVE-2005-3885 was published on 2005-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3885

CVE-2005-3885 is a low-severity vulnerability in Inkscape with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Inkscape
Published: 2005-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ps2epsi extension shell script (ps2epsi.sh) in Inkscape before 0.41 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the tmpepsifile.epsi temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3885?: The ps2epsi extension shell script (ps2epsi.sh) in Inkscape before 0.41 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the tmpepsifile.epsi temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-3885?: CVE-2005-3885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-3885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3885?: CVE-2005-3885 affects Inkscape. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3885 published?: CVE-2005-3885 was published on 2005-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inkscape:inkscape:0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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