CVE-2005-4202: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in LogiSphere 0.9.9j allow remote attackers to access arbitrary f

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4202 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting logisphere. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in LogiSphere 0.9.9j allow remote attackers to access arbitrary files via (1) .. (dot dot), (2) "..." (triple dot), and (3) "..//" sequences in the URL, (4) "../" sequences in the source parameter to viewsource.jsp, or (5) "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences in the NS-query-pat parameter to the search URL. URL.

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	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: logisphere

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-13 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

logisphere logisphere DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.9j

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.9j

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.9j (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison logisphere sudo apt install logisphere=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.9j> sudo apt-mark hold logisphere

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

dnf --showduplicates list logisphere sudo dnf downgrade logisphere-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.9j> sudo dnf versionlock add logisphere

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: LogiSphere 0.9.9 j - 'Search?NS-query-pat' Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Exploit-DB: LogiSphere 0.9.9 j - 'viewsource.jsp?source' Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Exploit-DB: LogiSphere 0.9.9 j - URI Multiple Method Traversal Arbitrary File 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-2005-4202?

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

Is CVE-2005-4202 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4202 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-2005-4202 affect?

CVE-2005-4202 affects logisphere. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in LogiSphere 0.9.9j allow remote attackers to access arbitrary files via (1) .. (dot dot), (2) "..." (triple dot), and (3) "..//" sequences in the URL, (4) "../" sequences in the source paramete

How urgent is CVE-2005-4202?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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