CVE-2005-0272: ReviewPost PHP Pro before 2.84 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by posting a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0272?

reviewpost php pro: upgrade to newer than 2.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0272 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0272 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-0272 affect?

CVE-2005-0272 affects reviewpost php pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ReviewPost PHP Pro before 2.84 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by posting a review file with multiple extensions, which bypasses the intended restrictions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0272?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0272 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting reviewpost php pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ReviewPost PHP Pro before 2.84 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by posting a review file with multiple extensions, which bypasses the intended restrictions.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: photopost

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

photopost reviewpost php pro UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.1 · 1.0.2 · 2.5

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy reviewpost-php-pro || rpm -q reviewpost-php-pro || reviewpost-php-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade reviewpost-php-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade reviewpost-php-pro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: ReviewPost < 2.84 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2005-0272?

reviewpost php pro: upgrade to newer than 2.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0272 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0272 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-2005-0272 affect?

CVE-2005-0272 affects reviewpost php pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ReviewPost PHP Pro before 2.84 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by posting a review file with multiple extensions, which bypasses the intended restrictions.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0272?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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