CVE-2005-2229

CVE-2005-2229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blog Torrent 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2229?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2229?
CVE-2005-2229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2229 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2229?
CVE-2005-2229 affects Blog Torrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2229?
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-2005-2229 published?
CVE-2005-2229 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)