CVE-2005-1941: SilverCity before 0.9.5-r1 installs (1) cgi-styler-form.py, (2) cgi-styler.py, and (3) source2html.py with rea

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-1941?

silvercity: upgrade to 0.9.5_r1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-1941 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1941 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-1941 affect?

CVE-2005-1941 affects silvercity. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). SilverCity before 0.9.5-r1 installs (1) cgi-styler-form.py, (2) cgi-styler.py, and (3) source2html.py with read and write world permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2005-1941 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting silvercity. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SilverCity before 0.9.5-r1 installs (1) cgi-styler-form.py, (2) cgi-styler.py, and (3) source2html.py with read and write world permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2005-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: silvercity project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-08 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

silvercity project silvercity UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.9.5_r1

Fixed in: 0.9.5_r1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.5_r1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade silvercity

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade silvercity

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-1941?

silvercity: upgrade to 0.9.5_r1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1941 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1941 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-2005-1941 affect?

CVE-2005-1941 affects silvercity. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). SilverCity before 0.9.5-r1 installs (1) cgi-styler-form.py, (2) cgi-styler.py, and (3) source2html.py with read and write world permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1941?

Priority 34/100. High severity

References

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