CVE-2005-2868: ZipTorrent 1.3.7.3 stores sensitive information in plaintext in the pref.txt file, which allows local users to

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2868 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting ziptorrent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ZipTorrent 1.3.7.3 stores sensitive information in plaintext in the pref.txt file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as proxy server information and passwords.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ziptorrent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-08 23:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ziptorrent ziptorrent DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.7.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.7.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ziptorrent sudo apt install ziptorrent=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.7.3> sudo apt-mark hold ziptorrent

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

dnf --showduplicates list ziptorrent sudo dnf downgrade ziptorrent-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.7.3> sudo dnf versionlock add ziptorrent

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.

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: ZipTorrent 1.3.7.3 - Local Proxy Password Disclosure

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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-2005-2868?

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

Is CVE-2005-2868 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2868 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-2005-2868 affect?

CVE-2005-2868 affects ziptorrent. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). ZipTorrent 1.3.7.3 stores sensitive information in plaintext in the pref.txt file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as proxy server information and passwords.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2868?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

References

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