CVE-2005-1908: Perception LiteWeb allows remote attackers to bypass access controls for files via an extra leading / (slash)

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1908 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting liteweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Perception LiteWeb allows remote attackers to bypass access controls for files via an extra leading / (slash) or leading \ (backslash) in the URL.

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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: perception

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-09 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

perception liteweb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison liteweb sudo apt install liteweb=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold liteweb

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

dnf --showduplicates list liteweb sudo dnf downgrade liteweb-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add liteweb

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-2005-1908?

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

Is CVE-2005-1908 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1908 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-2005-1908 affect?

CVE-2005-1908 affects liteweb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Perception LiteWeb allows remote attackers to bypass access controls for files via an extra leading / (slash) or leading \ (backslash) in the URL.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1908?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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