CVE-2004-0073: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in (1) config.php and (2) config_page.php for EasyDynamicPages 2.0 all

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0073 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easydynamicpages. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in (1) config.php and (2) config_page.php for EasyDynamicPages 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the edp_relative_path parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains a malicious serverdata.php script.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.8% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stoitsov

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-02-17 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stoitsov easydynamicpages DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easydynamicpages || rpm -q easydynamicpages || easydynamicpages --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easydynamicpages sudo apt install easydynamicpages=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold easydynamicpages

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

dnf --showduplicates list easydynamicpages sudo dnf downgrade easydynamicpages-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easydynamicpages

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: EasyDynamicPages 1.0 - 'config_page.php' PHP Remote File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0073?

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

Is CVE-2004-0073 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0073 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-2004-0073 affect?

CVE-2004-0073 affects easydynamicpages. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in (1) config.php and (2) config_page.php for EasyDynamicPages 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the edp_relative_path parameter to reference a URL on a remote web

How urgent is CVE-2004-0073?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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