CVE-2005-0630: sendpm.php in PBLang 4.63 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0630 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting pblang. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

sendpm.php in PBLang 4.63 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the orig parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pblang

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-01 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pblang pblang DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 4.6 · 4.56_4.5_rc2 · 4.63

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pblang sudo apt install pblang=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold pblang

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

dnf --showduplicates list pblang sudo dnf downgrade pblang-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pblang

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-0630?

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

Is CVE-2005-0630 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0630 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-2005-0630 affect?

CVE-2005-0630 affects pblang. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). sendpm.php in PBLang 4.63 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the orig parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0630?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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