CVE-2005-1309: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bBlog 0.7.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1309 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting bblog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bBlog 0.7.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) entry title field or (2) comment body text.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eaden mckee

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 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eaden mckee bblog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bblog sudo apt install bblog=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.4> sudo apt-mark hold bblog

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

dnf --showduplicates list bblog sudo dnf downgrade bblog-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.4> sudo dnf versionlock add bblog

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-2005-1309?

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

Is CVE-2005-1309 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1309 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-2005-1309 affect?

CVE-2005-1309 affects bblog. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bBlog 0.7.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) entry title field or (2) comment body text.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1309?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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