CVE-2005-1712: Unknown vulnerability in Serendipity 0.8, when used with multiple authors, allows unprivileged authors to uplo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1712 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting serendipity. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unknown vulnerability in Serendipity 0.8, when used with multiple authors, allows unprivileged authors to upload arbitrary media files.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sy9

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sy9 serendipity DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison serendipity sudo apt install serendipity=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo apt-mark hold serendipity

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

dnf --showduplicates list serendipity sudo dnf downgrade serendipity-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add serendipity

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-2005-1712?

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

Is CVE-2005-1712 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1712 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-2005-1712 affect?

CVE-2005-1712 affects serendipity. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unknown vulnerability in Serendipity 0.8, when used with multiple authors, allows unprivileged authors to upload arbitrary media files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1712?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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