CVE-2005-2891

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

WebArchiveX.dll 5.5.0.76 installed before September 6th, 2005 is marked safe for scripting by default, which allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary files via the (1) MakeArchive or (2) MakeArchiveStr methods.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 75.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 14, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112611388014937&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/16722/
cve@mitrehttp://security-assessment.com/Advisories/WebArchiveX_-_Unsafe_Methods_Vulnerability.pdf
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14760
cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014867.html
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22188
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112611388014937&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/16722/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://security-assessment.com/Advisories/WebArchiveX_-_Unsafe_Methods_Vulnerability.pdf
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14760
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014867.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22188

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2891?

CVE-2005-2891 is a none vulnerability published on September 14, 2005. WebArchiveX.dll 5.5.0.76 installed before September 6th, 2005 is marked safe for scripting by default, which allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary files via the (1) MakeArchive or (2) MakeArchiveStr methods.

When was CVE-2005-2891 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2891 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 14, 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-2005-2891 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2891 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 75.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2891?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2891, 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-2005-2891

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