CVE-2005-1570: forum.asp in bttlxeForum 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain full path information via a certain hex-encoded

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1570 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting bttlxeforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

forum.asp in bttlxeForum 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain full path information via a certain hex-encoded argument to the page parameter, possibly due to a SQL injection vulnerability.

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	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: battleaxe software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

battleaxe software bttlxeforum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bttlxeforum sudo apt install bttlxeforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold bttlxeforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list bttlxeforum sudo dnf downgrade bttlxeforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bttlxeforum

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-2005-1570?

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

Is CVE-2005-1570 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1570 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-2005-1570 affect?

CVE-2005-1570 affects bttlxeforum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). forum.asp in bttlxeForum 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain full path information via a certain hex-encoded argument to the page parameter, possibly due to a SQL injection vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1570?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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