CVE-2005-1569: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectTopics 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1569 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting directtopics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectTopics 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via a javascript: URL in (1) a thread or (2) an IMG tag.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: directtopics

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-14 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

directtopics directtopics DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1 · 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison directtopics sudo apt install directtopics=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold directtopics

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

dnf --showduplicates list directtopics sudo dnf downgrade directtopics-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add directtopics

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.

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-2005-1569?

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

Is CVE-2005-1569 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1569 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-2005-1569 affect?

CVE-2005-1569 affects directtopics. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectTopics 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via a javascript: URL in (1) a thread or (2) an IMG tag.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1569?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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