CVE-2005-0724: paFileDB 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) an invalid str parame

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0724?

pafiledb: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0724 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0724 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-2005-0724 affect?

CVE-2005-0724 affects pafiledb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). paFileDB 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) an invalid str parameter to pafiledb.php, or a direct request to (2) viewall.php, (3) stats.php, (4) search.php, (5) rate.php, (6) main.php, (7) licens

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0724?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0724 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pafiledb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

paFileDB 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) an invalid str parameter to pafiledb.php, or a direct request to (2) viewall.php, (3) stats.php, (4) search.php, (5) rate.php, (6) main.php, (7) license.php, (8) category.php, (9) download.php, (10) file.php, (11) email.php, or (12) admin.php, which reveals the path in a PHP error message.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php arena

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 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php arena pafiledb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pafiledb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pafiledb

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0724?

pafiledb: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0724 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0724 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-2005-0724 affect?

CVE-2005-0724 affects pafiledb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). paFileDB 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) an invalid str parameter to pafiledb.php, or a direct request to (2) viewall.php, (3) stats.php, (4) search.php, (5) rate.php, (6) main.php, (7) licens

How urgent is CVE-2005-0724?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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