CVE-2005-0229: CitrusDB 0.3.5 and earlier stores the newfile.txt temporary data file under the web root, which allows remote

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0229 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting citrusdb customer database. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CitrusDB 0.3.5 and earlier stores the newfile.txt temporary data file under the web root, which allows remote attackers to steal credit card information via a direct request to newfile.txt.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: citrusdb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-04-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

citrusdb citrusdb customer database DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.2 · 0.2 · 0.2.1 · 0.3 · 0.3.1 · 0.3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy citrusdb-customer-database || rpm -q citrusdb-customer-database || citrusdb-customer-database --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison citrusdb-customer-database sudo apt install citrusdb-customer-database=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold citrusdb-customer-database

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

dnf --showduplicates list citrusdb-customer-database sudo dnf downgrade citrusdb-customer-database-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add citrusdb-customer-database

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: CitrusDB 0.1/0.2/0.3 Credit Card Data - Remote Information Disclosure

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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-2005-0229?

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

Is CVE-2005-0229 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0229 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-2005-0229 affect?

CVE-2005-0229 affects citrusdb customer database. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). CitrusDB 0.3.5 and earlier stores the newfile.txt temporary data file under the web root, which allows remote attackers to steal credit card information via a direct request to newfile.txt.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0229?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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