CVE-2005-0685: Multiple access validation errors in OutStart Participate Enterprise (PE) allow remote attackers to (1) browse

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0685 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting participate enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple access validation errors in OutStart Participate Enterprise (PE) allow remote attackers to (1) browse arbitrary directory trees by modifying the rootFolder parameter to displaynavigator.jsp, (2) rename arbitrary directory objects by modifying the selectedObject parameter to renamepopup.jsp, (3) delete arbitrary directory objects by modifying the selectedObjectsCSV parameter to displaydeletenavigator.jsp, and conduct other unauthorized ac

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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: outstart

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-08 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

outstart participate enterprise DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy participate-enterprise || rpm -q participate-enterprise || participate-enterprise --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison participate-enterprise sudo apt install participate-enterprise=<VERSION_BEFORE_3> sudo apt-mark hold participate-enterprise

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

dnf --showduplicates list participate-enterprise sudo dnf downgrade participate-enterprise-<VERSION_BEFORE_3> sudo dnf versionlock add participate-enterprise

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0685?

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

Is CVE-2005-0685 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0685 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-2005-0685 affect?

CVE-2005-0685 affects participate enterprise. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple access validation errors in OutStart Participate Enterprise (PE) allow remote attackers to (1) browse arbitrary directory trees by modifying the rootFolder parameter to displaynavigator.jsp, (2) rename arbitrary directory objects b

How urgent is CVE-2005-0685?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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