CVE-2005-4421

CVE-2005-4421 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dev-editor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Dev-Editor 3.0 allows remote attackers to access any directory outside the web root whose name is a substring of the web root directory name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4421?
Dev-Editor 3.0 allows remote attackers to access any directory outside the web root whose name is a substring of the web root directory name.
How severe is CVE-2005-4421?
CVE-2005-4421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4421 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4421?
CVE-2005-4421 primarily affects Dev-editor. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4421?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4421 published?
CVE-2005-4421 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)