How severe is CVE-2005-1783?

CVE-2005-1783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1783?

CVE-2005-1783 affects W.m.r. Simpson Bookreview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1783?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1783 published?

CVE-2005-1783 was published on 2005-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1783

CVE-2005-1783 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W.m.r. Simpson Bookreview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: W.m.r. Simpson Bookreview
Published: 2005-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BookReview beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the path of the web server via certain parameters to search.htm, possibly due to a search[string] parameter with a missing value or an incorrect submit[type] value, which reveals the path in the resulting error message. NOTE: it is not clear whether BookReview is available to the public. If not, then it should not be included in CVE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1783?: BookReview beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the path of the web server via certain parameters to search.htm, possibly due to a search[string] parameter with a missing value or an incorrect submit[type] value, which reveals the path in the resulting error message. NOTE: it is not clear whether BookReview is available to the public. If not, then it should not be included in CVE.
How severe is CVE-2005-1783?: CVE-2005-1783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1783?: CVE-2005-1783 affects W.m.r. Simpson Bookreview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1783?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1783 published?: CVE-2005-1783 was published on 2005-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:w.m.r._simpson:bookreview:beta_1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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