CVE-2005-1198: Directory traversal vulnerability in apexec.pl for Anaconda Foundation Directory allows remote attackers to re

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1198 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting foundation directory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in apexec.pl for Anaconda Foundation Directory allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via hex-encoded null characters (%00) in the middle of ".." sequences in the template parameter.

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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: anaconda partners

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 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

anaconda partners foundation directory MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy foundation-directory || rpm -q foundation-directory || foundation-directory --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2005-1198?

foundation directory: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1198 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1198 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-2005-1198 affect?

CVE-2005-1198 affects foundation directory. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in apexec.pl for Anaconda Foundation Directory allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via hex-encoded null characters (%00) in the middle of ".." sequences in the template parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1198?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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