CVE-2005-1421: Directory traversal vulnerability in Raysoft/Raybase Video Cam Server 1.0.0 beta allows remote attackers to re

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1421 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting video cam server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Raysoft/Raybase Video Cam Server 1.0.0 beta allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP 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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: raysoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

raysoft video cam server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0_beta

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy video-cam-server || rpm -q video-cam-server || video-cam-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison video-cam-server sudo apt install video-cam-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0_beta> sudo apt-mark hold video-cam-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list video-cam-server sudo dnf downgrade video-cam-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0_beta> sudo dnf versionlock add video-cam-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-2005-1421?

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

Is CVE-2005-1421 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1421 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-2005-1421 affect?

CVE-2005-1421 affects video cam server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in Raysoft/Raybase Video Cam Server 1.0.0 beta allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1421?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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