CVE-2005-0182: The mod_dosevasive module 1.9 and earlier for Apache creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which

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CVE-2005-0182 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mod dosevasive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The mod_dosevasive module 1.9 and earlier for Apache creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which could allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mod dosevasive

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-06 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mod dosevasive mod dosevasive DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8 · 1.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mod-dosevasive || rpm -q mod-dosevasive || mod-dosevasive --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mod-dosevasive sudo apt install mod-dosevasive=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8> sudo apt-mark hold mod-dosevasive

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mod-dosevasive sudo dnf downgrade mod-dosevasive-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8> sudo dnf versionlock add mod-dosevasive

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0182?

mod dosevasive: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0182 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0182 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0182 affect?

CVE-2005-0182 affects mod dosevasive. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The mod_dosevasive module 1.9 and earlier for Apache creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which could allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0182?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

References

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