CVE-2005-1303: The citat.pl script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1303 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting citat.pl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The citat.pl script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.

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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: citat.pl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-04-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

citat.pl citat.pl MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy citat.pl || rpm -q citat.pl || citat.pl --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-1303?

citat.pl: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1303 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1303 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-2005-1303 affect?

CVE-2005-1303 affects citat.pl. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The citat.pl script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1303?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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