CVE-2005-0332: Directory traversal vulnerability in DeskNow Mail and Collaboration Server 2.5.12 allows remote attackers to (

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0332 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting desknow mail and collaboration server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in DeskNow Mail and Collaboration Server 2.5.12 allows remote attackers to (1) upload and possibly execute files outside the directory via the AttachmentsKey parameter to attachment.do, as demonstrated using JSP pages, or (2) delete arbitrary files via the select_file parameter to file.do.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ventia

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

ventia desknow mail and collaboration server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.12 · 2.5.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.12

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server || rpm -q desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server || desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server sudo apt install desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.12> sudo apt-mark hold desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server sudo dnf downgrade desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.12> sudo dnf versionlock add desknow-mail-and-collaboration-server

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-2005-0332?

desknow mail and collaboration server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0332 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0332 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-2005-0332 affect?

CVE-2005-0332 affects desknow mail and collaboration server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in DeskNow Mail and Collaboration Server 2.5.12 allows remote attackers to (1) upload and possibly execute files outside the directory via the AttachmentsKey parameter to attachment.do, as demonstrated usin

How urgent is CVE-2005-0332?

Priority 46/100. High severity

References

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