CVE-2005-1939

Name: CVE-2005-1939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 62.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1939 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Ipswitch WhatsUp Small Business 2004 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in a request to the Report service (TCP 8022).. EPSS estimates a 62.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Ipswitch WhatsUp Small Business 2004 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in a request to the Report service (TCP 8022).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

62.88%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipswitch	Whatsup Small Business	2004

References

http://cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-40-advisory.pdfExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15500Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-14/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015141Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15291Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22969
http://cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-40-advisory.pdfExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15500Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-14/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015141Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15291Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22969

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1939?

Directory traversal vulnerability in Ipswitch WhatsUp Small Business 2004 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in a request to the Report service (TCP 8022).

How severe is CVE-2005-1939?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1939 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 62.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1939?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-1939?

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Source: NVD / NIST