CVE-2005-0269

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

The file extension check in GNUBoard 3.40 and earlier only verifies extensions that contain all lowercase letters, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via file extensions that include uppercase letters.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 82.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated Apr 29, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

IBM X-Force Exchange

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18729

generic

About Secunia Research | Flexera

http://secunia.com/advisories/13711

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'STG Security Advisory: [SSA-20041224-21] File extensions' - MARC

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110477648219738&w=2

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2005-0269?

CVE-2005-0269 is a critical vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. The file extension check in GNUBoard 3.40 and earlier only verifies extensions that contain all lowercase letters, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via file extensions that include uppercase letters.

When was CVE-2005-0269 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0269 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0269 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0269 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 82.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-0269?

CVE-2005-0269 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0269?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0269, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0269

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IBM X-Force Exchange

About Secunia Research | Flexera

'STG Security Advisory: [SSA-20041224-21] File extensions' - MARC

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