CVE-2005-2140: Directory traversal vulnerability in default.asp for FSboard 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary fil

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2140 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting fsboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in default.asp for FSboard 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the filename parameter.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fsboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-05 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fsboard fsboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fsboard sudo apt install fsboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold fsboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list fsboard sudo dnf downgrade fsboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fsboard

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: fsboard 2.0 - Directory Traversal

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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-2005-2140?

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

Is CVE-2005-2140 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2140 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-2005-2140 affect?

CVE-2005-2140 affects fsboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in default.asp for FSboard 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the filename parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2140?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

References

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