CVE-2005-0793: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in zpanel.php in ZPanel allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0793 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting zpanel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in zpanel.php in ZPanel allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary PHP code in ZPanel 2.0 or (2) include local files in ZPanel 2.5 beta 10 and earlier by modifying the page parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zpanel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-15 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zpanel zpanel DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.5_beta · 2.5_beta9 · 2.5_beta10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zpanel sudo apt install zpanel=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold zpanel

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

dnf --showduplicates list zpanel sudo dnf downgrade zpanel-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zpanel

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-2005-0793?

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

Is CVE-2005-0793 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0793 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-2005-0793 affect?

CVE-2005-0793 affects zpanel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in zpanel.php in ZPanel allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary PHP code in ZPanel 2.0 or (2) include local files in ZPanel 2.5 beta 10 and earlier by modifying the page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0793?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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