CVE-2005-0909: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutact.php for TKai's Shoutbox allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-0909 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tkais shoutbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutact.php for TKai's Shoutbox allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the query 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	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tkais shoutbox

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 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tkais shoutbox tkais shoutbox MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tkais-shoutbox || rpm -q tkais-shoutbox || tkais-shoutbox --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2005-0909?

tkais shoutbox: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0909 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0909 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-2005-0909 affect?

CVE-2005-0909 affects tkais shoutbox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutact.php for TKai's Shoutbox allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the query parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0909?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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