CVE-2005-0254: BibORB 1.3.2, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly enforce a restriction for uploading only PDF an

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LOW 3.7REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0254 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting biborb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BibORB 1.3.2, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly enforce a restriction for uploading only PDF and PS files, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files that are presented to other users with PDF or PS icons, which may trick some users into downloading and executing those files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0254?

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

Is CVE-2005-0254 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0254 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-2005-0254 affect?

CVE-2005-0254 affects biborb. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). BibORB 1.3.2, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly enforce a restriction for uploading only PDF and PS files, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files that are presented to other users with PDF or PS icons, which

How urgent is CVE-2005-0254?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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