CVE-2005-2248: Directory traversal vulnerability in DownloadProtect before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to read files above

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2248 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting downloadprotect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in DownloadProtect before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to read files above the download folder.

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 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sven-ove bjerkan

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-13 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sven-ove bjerkan downloadprotect DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0.1 · 1.0.2b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison downloadprotect sudo apt install downloadprotect=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold downloadprotect

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

dnf --showduplicates list downloadprotect sudo dnf downgrade downloadprotect-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add downloadprotect

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-2005-2248?

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

Is CVE-2005-2248 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2248 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-2005-2248 affect?

CVE-2005-2248 affects downloadprotect. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in DownloadProtect before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to read files above the download folder.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2248?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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