CVE-2005-2848: barracuda_networks barracuda_spam_firewall
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2005-2848 is a medium (CVSS 5.0) vulnerability in barracuda_networks barracuda_spam_firewall. EPSS estimates a 8.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 08-09-2005PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in img.pl in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the f parameter.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
8.77%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 8.77% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
3 foundExploit Reference (securiweb.net)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (securityfocus.com)
Maturity: unknown
Barracuda Spam Firewall < 3.1.18 - Command Execution (Metasploit)
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Barracuda_networks1 product
- barracuda_spam_firewall3.1.16 | 3.1.17
1 vendor · 1 product
References
6 links- www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014837.htmlVDB EntryX Refsource SECTRACKPatchVendor Advisory