How severe is CVE-2005-4083?

CVE-2005-4083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4083 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4083?

CVE-2005-4083 affects Phpbb Styles Extreme Styles Phpbb Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4083?

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

When was CVE-2005-4083 published?

CVE-2005-4083 was published on 2005-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4083

CVE-2005-4083 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Styles Extreme Styles Phpbb Module 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% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Styles Extreme Styles Phpbb Module
Published: 2005-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in xs_edit.php in the eXtreme Styles phpBB module 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the edit parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4083?: Directory traversal vulnerability in xs_edit.php in the eXtreme Styles phpBB module 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the edit parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4083?: CVE-2005-4083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4083 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4083?: CVE-2005-4083 affects Phpbb Styles Extreme Styles Phpbb Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4083?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4083 published?: CVE-2005-4083 was published on 2005-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418518/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_styles:extreme_styles_phpbb_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*