CVE-2005-0015

CVE-2005-0015 is a high-severity vulnerability in Crosswire Bible Society Sword with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

diatheke.pl in Sword 1.5.7a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0015?
diatheke.pl in Sword 1.5.7a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2005-0015?
CVE-2005-0015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0015 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0015?
CVE-2005-0015 affects Crosswire Bible Society Sword. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0015?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0015 published?
CVE-2005-0015 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)