PatchTheCVECVE-2005-1956: File Upload Manager allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by modifying the test variable to contai
CVE-2005-1956 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting file upload manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
File Upload Manager allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by modifying the test variable to contain a value of '~~~~~~' (six tildes), which bypasses the file extension checks.
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 | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-06-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2005-1956?
file upload manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-1956 being exploited?
CVE-2005-1956 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-2005-1956 affect?
CVE-2005-1956 affects file upload manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). File Upload Manager allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by modifying the test variable to contain a value of '~~~~~~' (six tildes), which bypasses the file extension checks.
How urgent is CVE-2005-1956?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2005-1957 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE mtnpeak.net File Upload Manager does not properly check user authentication for certain actions, which allows