CVE-2005-0691: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in article mode for modules.php in SocialMPN allows remote attackers t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0691 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting socialmpn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in article mode for modules.php in SocialMPN allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the name parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: socialmpn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

socialmpn socialmpn DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.1 · 1.2.2 · 1.2.3 · 1.2.4 · 1.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison socialmpn sudo apt install socialmpn=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold socialmpn

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

dnf --showduplicates list socialmpn sudo dnf downgrade socialmpn-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add socialmpn

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: SocialMPN - Arbitrary File Injection

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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-2005-0691?

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

Is CVE-2005-0691 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0691 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-2005-0691 affect?

CVE-2005-0691 affects socialmpn. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in article mode for modules.php in SocialMPN allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the name parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0691?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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