CVE-2005-2020

Name: CVE-2005-2020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-08T10:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server for 3Com Network Supervisor 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the URL to TCP port 21700.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server for 3Com Network Supervisor 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the URL to TCP port 21700.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.79%

75.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
3com	3c15100d	5.0.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16639Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014836Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=300&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=truePatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1611
http://secunia.com/advisories/16639Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014836Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=300&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=truePatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1611

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2020?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server for 3Com Network Supervisor 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the URL to TCP port 21700.

How severe is CVE-2005-2020?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2020?

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