CVE-2005-0917: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index_header.php for EncapsBB 0.3.2_fixed, and possibly other versi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0917 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting encapsbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index_header.php for EncapsBB 0.3.2_fixed, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the root parameter.

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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: powerdev

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

powerdev encapsbb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.2_fixed

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.2_fixed

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.2_fixed (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison encapsbb sudo apt install encapsbb=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.2_fixed> sudo apt-mark hold encapsbb

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

dnf --showduplicates list encapsbb sudo dnf downgrade encapsbb-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.2_fixed> sudo dnf versionlock add encapsbb

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0917?

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

Is CVE-2005-0917 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0917 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-2005-0917 affect?

CVE-2005-0917 affects encapsbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index_header.php for EncapsBB 0.3.2_fixed, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the root parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0917?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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