CVE-2005-1003: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php for ProfitCode PayProCart 3.0 allows remote attackers to includ

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1003 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting payprocart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php for ProfitCode PayProCart 3.0 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary PHP files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the modID 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	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: profitcode

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

profitcode payprocart DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison payprocart sudo apt install payprocart=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold payprocart

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

dnf --showduplicates list payprocart sudo dnf downgrade payprocart-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add payprocart

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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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-2005-1003?

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

Is CVE-2005-1003 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1003 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-2005-1003 affect?

CVE-2005-1003 affects payprocart. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php for ProfitCode PayProCart 3.0 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary PHP files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the modID parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1003?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-1005 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE ProfitCode PayProCart 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges
CVE-2005-1004 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in usrdetails.php in ProfitCode PayProCart 3.0 allows remote attacker

References

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