CVE-2005-1024: modules.php in PHP-Nuke 6.x to 7.6 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct reques

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1024 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting php-nuke. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

modules.php in PHP-Nuke 6.x to 7.6 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) my_headlines, (2) userinfo, or (3) search, which reveals the path in a PHP error message.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: francisco burzi

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

francisco burzi php-nuke DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0 · 6.5 · 6.5_beta1 · 6.5_final · 6.5_rc1 · 6.5_rc2 · 6.5_rc3 · 6.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-nuke || rpm -q php-nuke || php-nuke --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-nuke sudo apt install php-nuke=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold php-nuke

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-nuke sudo dnf downgrade php-nuke-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php-nuke

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-2005-1024?

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

Is CVE-2005-1024 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1024 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-2005-1024 affect?

CVE-2005-1024 affects php-nuke. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). modules.php in PHP-Nuke 6.x to 7.6 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) my_headlines, (2) userinfo, or (3) search, which reveals the path in a PHP error message.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1024?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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