CVE-2005-1957: mtnpeak.net File Upload Manager does not properly check user authentication for certain actions, which allows

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1957 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting file upload manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mtnpeak.net File Upload Manager does not properly check user authentication for certain actions, which allows remote attackers to provide a modified base64-encoded file parameter and (1) read arbitrary files via the "view" action or (2) delete arbitrary files via the del action.

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	1.6% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2005-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adam mmedici

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adam mmedici file upload manager 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 file-upload-manager || rpm -q file-upload-manager || file-upload-manager --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-2005-1957?

file upload manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1957 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1957 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-2005-1957 affect?

CVE-2005-1957 affects file upload manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). mtnpeak.net File Upload Manager does not properly check user authentication for certain actions, which allows remote attackers to provide a modified base64-encoded file parameter and (1) read arbitrary files via the "view" action or (2) del

How urgent is CVE-2005-1957?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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