CVE-2005-1424: StumbleInside GoText 1.01 stores sensitive username, mail address,and phone number information in plaintext in

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1424 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting gotext. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

StumbleInside GoText 1.01 stores sensitive username, mail address,and phone number information in plaintext in the GoText.bin file, which allows local users to obtain that information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stumbleinside

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stumbleinside gotext DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.01

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gotext sudo apt install gotext=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.01> sudo apt-mark hold gotext

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

dnf --showduplicates list gotext sudo dnf downgrade gotext-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.01> sudo dnf versionlock add gotext

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: GoText 1.01 - Local User Informations Disclosure

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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-2005-1424?

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

Is CVE-2005-1424 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1424 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-2005-1424 affect?

CVE-2005-1424 affects gotext. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). StumbleInside GoText 1.01 stores sensitive username, mail address,and phone number information in plaintext in the GoText.bin file, which allows local users to obtain that information.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1424?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

References

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