CVE-2005-0780: paFileDB 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) a

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0780 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 a direct request to (1) auth.php, (2) login.php, (3) category.php, (4) file.php, (5) team.php, (6) license.php, (7) custom.php, (8) admins.php, or (9) backupdb.php, which reveal the path in a PHP error message.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.1% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-12
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

2005-03-12 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php arena pafiledb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.3 · 2.1.1 · 3.0 · 3.0_beta_3.1 · 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pafiledb sudo apt install pafiledb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold pafiledb

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

dnf --showduplicates list pafiledb sudo dnf downgrade pafiledb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add pafiledb

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: PAFileDB 3.1 - Error Message Full Path Disclosure

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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-2005-0780?

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

Is CVE-2005-0780 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0780 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-2005-0780 affect?

CVE-2005-0780 affects pafiledb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). paFileDB 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) auth.php, (2) login.php, (3) category.php, (4) file.php, (5) team.php, (6) license.php, (7) custom.php, (8) admins.php, or (9) back

How urgent is CVE-2005-0780?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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