CVE-2005-3291: Stani's Python Editor (SPE) 0.7.5 is installed with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to ga

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3291 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting stanis python editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stani's Python Editor (SPE) 0.7.5 is installed with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying executable files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stani

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-10-23 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stani stanis python editor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy stanis-python-editor || rpm -q stanis-python-editor || stanis-python-editor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison stanis-python-editor sudo apt install stanis-python-editor=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.5> sudo apt-mark hold stanis-python-editor

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

dnf --showduplicates list stanis-python-editor sudo dnf downgrade stanis-python-editor-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.5> sudo dnf versionlock add stanis-python-editor

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3291?

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

Is CVE-2005-3291 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3291 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-2005-3291 affect?

CVE-2005-3291 affects stanis python editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Stani's Python Editor (SPE) 0.7.5 is installed with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying executable files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3291?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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