CVE-2005-0733: PY Software Active Webcam WebServer (webcam.exe) 5.5 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of fil

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0733 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting active webcam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PY Software Active Webcam WebServer (webcam.exe) 5.5 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via an HTTP request with a full pathname, which produces different messages whether the file exists or not.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: py software

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 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

py software active webcam DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-webcam || rpm -q active-webcam || active-webcam --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison active-webcam sudo apt install active-webcam=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5> sudo apt-mark hold active-webcam

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

dnf --showduplicates list active-webcam sudo dnf downgrade active-webcam-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5> sudo dnf versionlock add active-webcam

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-2005-0733?

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

Is CVE-2005-0733 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0733 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-2005-0733 affect?

CVE-2005-0733 affects active webcam. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). PY Software Active Webcam WebServer (webcam.exe) 5.5 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via an HTTP request with a full pathname, which produces different messages whether the file exists or not.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0733?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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