CVE-2005-0015: diatheke.pl in Sword 1.5.7a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0015 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sword. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

diatheke.pl in Sword 1.5.7a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: crosswire bible society

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

crosswire bible society sword DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.7a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.7a

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.7a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sword sudo apt install sword=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.7a> sudo apt-mark hold sword

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

dnf --showduplicates list sword sudo dnf downgrade sword-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.7a> sudo dnf versionlock add sword

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.

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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-2005-0015?

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

Is CVE-2005-0015 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0015 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-2005-0015 affect?

CVE-2005-0015 affects sword. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). diatheke.pl in Sword 1.5.7a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0015?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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