CVE-2005-1599: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kryloff Technologies Subject Search Server (SSServer) 1.1 allows r

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1599 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting subject search server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kryloff Technologies Subject Search Server (SSServer) 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Search For" field.

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

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kryloff technologies

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

kryloff technologies subject search server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy subject-search-server || rpm -q subject-search-server || subject-search-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison subject-search-server sudo apt install subject-search-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold subject-search-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list subject-search-server sudo dnf downgrade subject-search-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add subject-search-server

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-2005-1599?

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

Is CVE-2005-1599 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1599 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-2005-1599 affect?

CVE-2005-1599 affects subject search server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kryloff Technologies Subject Search Server (SSServer) 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Search For" field.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1599?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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