CVE-2005-0689: includer.cgi in The Includer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0689 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting the includer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

includer.cgi in The Includer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the URL or (2) the template parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: 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	9.9% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jimmy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-07 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jimmy the includer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-includer || rpm -q the-includer || the-includer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison the-includer sudo apt install the-includer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold the-includer

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

dnf --showduplicates list the-includer sudo dnf downgrade the-includer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add the-includer

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: The Includer CGI 1.0 - Remote Command Execution (1)
Exploit-DB: The Includer CGI 1.0 - Remote Command Execution (2)
Exploit-DB: The Includer CGI 1.0 - Remote Command Execution (3)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0689?

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

Is CVE-2005-0689 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0689 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-2005-0689 affect?

CVE-2005-0689 affects the includer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). includer.cgi in The Includer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the URL or (2) the template parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0689?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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