Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-0015 is a legacy remote command execution issue in Sword 1.5.7a's diatheke.pl script. A remote attacker could use shell metacharacters in a URL to make the server run unintended commands. Business urgency depends on whether this old CGI/script is still deployed and reachable. Exposure is most likely on legacy web servers that still host Sword 1.5.7a diatheke.pl or packages derived from it. The structured affected-product fields are incomplete, so asset confirmation is required before assuming impact. Treat this as high priority if the script is internet-facing because the stated impact is arbitrary command execution. If no Sword 1.5.7a or diatheke.pl deployment exists, residual business risk is low. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Sword 1.5.7a and exposed diatheke.pl scripts.; Review Debian DSA-650 and vendor guidance for supported fixes.; Remove or disable exposed diatheke.pl if it is not required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- sword-diatheke-command-execution(18997)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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