CVE-2005-0887: Eval injection vulnerability in Double Choco Latte before 0.9.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0887 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting double choco latte. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Eval injection vulnerability in Double Choco Latte before 0.9.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the menuAction variable in (1) functions.inc.php or (2) main.php, which causes code to be injected into an eval statement.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: michael dean

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-24 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

michael dean double choco latte DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.3 · 0.9.4 · 0.9.4.2 · 0.9.4.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy double-choco-latte || rpm -q double-choco-latte || double-choco-latte --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison double-choco-latte sudo apt install double-choco-latte=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo apt-mark hold double-choco-latte

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

dnf --showduplicates list double-choco-latte sudo dnf downgrade double-choco-latte-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo dnf versionlock add double-choco-latte

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: Double Choco Latte 0.9.3/0.9.4 - 'main.php' Arbitrary PHP Code Execution

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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-2005-0887?

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

Is CVE-2005-0887 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0887 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-2005-0887 affect?

CVE-2005-0887 affects double choco latte. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Eval injection vulnerability in Double Choco Latte before 0.9.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the menuAction variable in (1) functions.inc.php or (2) main.php, which causes code to be injected into an eval stat

How urgent is CVE-2005-0887?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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