CVE-2005-0269

Name: CVE-2005-0269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

CWE-178

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sir	Gnuboard	<= 3.40

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110477648219738&w=2Exploit, Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/13711Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12149Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18729Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110477648219738&w=2Exploit, Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/13711Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12149Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18729Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0269?

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