CVE-2005-0213: Directory traversal vulnerability in WinHKI 1.4d allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0213 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting winhki. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in WinHKI 1.4d allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a zip file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webtoolmaster software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webtoolmaster software winhki DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4d

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4d

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy winhki || rpm -q winhki || winhki --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4d (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison winhki sudo apt install winhki=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4d> sudo apt-mark hold winhki

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

dnf --showduplicates list winhki sudo dnf downgrade winhki-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4d> sudo dnf versionlock add winhki

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-2005-0213?

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

Is CVE-2005-0213 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0213 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-2005-0213 affect?

CVE-2005-0213 affects winhki. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in WinHKI 1.4d allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a zip file.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0213?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1323 MEDIUM 5.1 UPGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in WinHKI 1.6 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitr

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