CVE-2005-1688

Name: CVE-2005-1688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1688 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Wordpress 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to files in (1) wp-content/themes/, (2) wp-includes/, or (3) wp-admin/, which reveal the path in an error message.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Wordpress 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to files in (1) wp-content/themes/, (2) wp-includes/, or (3) wp-admin/, which reveal the path in an error message.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 1.5

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111661517716733&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111661517716733&w=2Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1688?

How severe is CVE-2005-1688?

CVE-2005-1688 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1688?

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