CVE-2005-4622: Directory traversal vulnerability in eFileGo 3.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4622 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting efilego. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in eFileGo 3.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, and upload arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot) in (1) the URL on port 608 and (2) the argument to upload.exe.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: efilego

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

efilego efilego DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison efilego sudo apt install efilego=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold efilego

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

dnf --showduplicates list efilego sudo dnf downgrade efilego-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add efilego

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: EFileGo 3.0 - Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

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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-2005-4622?

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

Is CVE-2005-4622 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4622 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-2005-4622 affect?

CVE-2005-4622 affects efilego. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in eFileGo 3.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, and upload arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot) in (1) the URL on port 608 and (2) the argument to upload.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4622?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-4623 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE upload.exe in eFileGo 3.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an argum

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