CVE-2005-0502: Directory traversal vulnerability in Xinkaa 1.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0502 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting xinkaa web station. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Xinkaa 1.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) ../ and (2) ..\ characters in an HTTP request.

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	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xinkaa web station

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-18 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xinkaa-web-station || rpm -q xinkaa-web-station || xinkaa-web-station --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xinkaa-web-station sudo apt install xinkaa-web-station=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold xinkaa-web-station

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

dnf --showduplicates list xinkaa-web-station sudo dnf downgrade xinkaa-web-station-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add xinkaa-web-station

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-2005-0502?

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

Is CVE-2005-0502 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0502 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-2005-0502 affect?

CVE-2005-0502 affects xinkaa web station. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in Xinkaa 1.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) ../ and (2) ..\ characters in an HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0502?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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