CVE-2005-2229: Blog Torrent 0.92 and earlier stores sensitive files under the web document root in the (1) data or (2) torren

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2229?

blog torrent: upgrade to newer than 0.92. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2229 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2229 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-2005-2229 affect?

CVE-2005-2229 affects blog torrent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Blog Torrent 0.92 and earlier stores sensitive files under the web document root in the (1) data or (2) torrents directories with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as account nam

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2229?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2229 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting blog torrent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Blog Torrent 0.92 and earlier stores sensitive files under the web document root in the (1) data or (2) torrents directories with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as account names and password hashes, as demonstrated using data/newusers.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: blog torrent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blog torrent blog torrent UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.92

Fixed in: newer than 0.92

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy blog-torrent || rpm -q blog-torrent || blog-torrent --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.92 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade blog-torrent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade blog-torrent

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: BlogTorrent 0.92 - Remote Password Disclosure

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-2005-2229?

blog torrent: upgrade to newer than 0.92. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2229 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2229 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-2005-2229 affect?

CVE-2005-2229 affects blog torrent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Blog Torrent 0.92 and earlier stores sensitive files under the web document root in the (1) data or (2) torrents directories with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as account nam

How urgent is CVE-2005-2229?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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