CVE-2005-3550: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in toendaCMS before 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to access arb
CVE-2005-3550 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting toendacms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in toendaCMS before 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id_user parameter.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.3% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-11-16 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2005-3550?
toendacms: upgrade to newer than 0.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-3550 being exploited?
CVE-2005-3550 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-2005-3550 affect?
CVE-2005-3550 affects toendacms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in toendaCMS before 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id_user parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2005-3550?
Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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