CVE-2005-1230: Directory traversal vulnerability in Yawcam 0.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (d

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1230 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting yawcam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Yawcam 0.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences in a GET request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: magnus lundvall

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

magnus lundvall yawcam DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yawcam sudo apt install yawcam=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold yawcam

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

dnf --showduplicates list yawcam sudo dnf downgrade yawcam-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add yawcam

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-2005-1230?

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

Is CVE-2005-1230 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1230 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-2005-1230 affect?

CVE-2005-1230 affects yawcam. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in Yawcam 0.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences in a GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1230?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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