CVE-2005-0253: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php for BibORB 1.3.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote

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MEDIUM 4.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0253 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting biborb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php for BibORB 1.3.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a Delete action and .. (dot dot) sequences in the database_name parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: guillaumegardey

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

guillaumegardey biborb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.2 · 1.3.2 rc

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison biborb sudo apt install biborb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold biborb

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

dnf --showduplicates list biborb sudo dnf downgrade biborb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add biborb

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: BibORB 1.3.2 - 'index.php' Traversal Arbitrary File Manipulation

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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-2005-0253?

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

Is CVE-2005-0253 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0253 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-2005-0253 affect?

CVE-2005-0253 affects biborb. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php for BibORB 1.3.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a Delete action and .. (dot dot) sequences in the database_name parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0253?

Priority 42/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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