CVE-2005-1783: BookReview beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the path of the web server via certain parameters to sea

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1783 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting bookreview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BookReview beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the path of the web server via certain parameters to search.htm, possibly due to a search[string] parameter with a missing value or an incorrect submit[type] value, which reveals the path in the resulting error message. NOTE: it is not clear whether BookReview is available to the public. If not, then it should not be included in CVE.

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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: w.m.r. simpson

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-31 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

w.m.r. simpson bookreview DOWNGRADE

Affected: beta_1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before beta_1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before beta_1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bookreview sudo apt install bookreview=<VERSION_BEFORE_beta_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold bookreview

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

dnf --showduplicates list bookreview sudo dnf downgrade bookreview-<VERSION_BEFORE_beta_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bookreview

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-2005-1783?

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

Is CVE-2005-1783 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1783 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-2005-1783 affect?

CVE-2005-1783 affects bookreview. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). BookReview beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the path of the web server via certain parameters to search.htm, possibly due to a search[string] parameter with a missing value or an incorrect submit[type] value, which reveals the pat

How urgent is CVE-2005-1783?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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