CVE-2005-3097

Name: CVE-2005-3097
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-28T22:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3097 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Avi Alkalay contribute.cgi (aka contribute.pl), dated 16 Jun 2002, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the contribdir variable.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Avi Alkalay contribute.cgi (aka contribute.pl), dated 16 Jun 2002, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the contribdir variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avi Alkalay	Contribute.Cgi	16_jun_2002

References

http://www.cirt.net/advisories/alkalay.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/19522Exploit
http://www.cirt.net/advisories/alkalay.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/19522Exploit

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3097?

How severe is CVE-2005-3097?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3097 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3097?

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Source: NVD / NIST