CVE-2005-3081
MediumPublic exploitwzdftpd 0.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the SITE command.
Published Sep 27, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3081, DSA-1006-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-3081 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.6 v2) affecting Wzdftpd.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wzdftpd 0.5.2-1.1sarge1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
4.6
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
wzdftpd 0.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the SITE command.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WzdftpdWzdftpd | 0.5.4 | 0.5.2-1.1sarge1 |
Patched Releases
Wzdftpd
0.5.2-1.1sarge1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 27, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory16936
- exploitExploitDB-1231
- exploitExploitDB-1292
- exploithttp://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5CP0R1PGUE.html
- other20050924 It's time for some warez - wzdftpd remote exploit
FAQ
Common Questions.
wzdftpd 0.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the SITE command.
Affected: Wzdftpd versions 0.5.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wzdftpd 0.5.2-1.1sarge1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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