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CVE-2005-0269

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.64%

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CVE-2005-0269 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The file extension check in GNUBoard 3.40 and earlier only verifies extensions that contain all lowercase letters, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via file extensions that include uppercase letters.. EPSS estimates a 2.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The file extension check in GNUBoard 3.40 and earlier only verifies extensions that contain all lowercase letters, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via file extensions that include uppercase letters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.64%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SirGnuboard<= 3.40

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0269?
The file extension check in GNUBoard 3.40 and earlier only verifies extensions that contain all lowercase letters, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via file extensions that include uppercase letters.
How severe is CVE-2005-0269?
CVE-2005-0269 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0269?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST