CVE-2005-1054: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news.php in ModernBill 4.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-1054?

modernbill: upgrade to newer than 4.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-1054 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1054 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-1054 affect?

CVE-2005-1054 affects modernbill. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news.php in ModernBill 4.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the DIR parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-1054?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-1054 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting modernbill. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news.php in ModernBill 4.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the DIR parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: moderngigabyte

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

moderngigabyte modernbill UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade modernbill

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade modernbill

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: ModernGigabyte ModernBill 4.3 - 'news.php' File Inclusion

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-2005-1054?

modernbill: upgrade to newer than 4.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1054 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1054 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-2005-1054 affect?

CVE-2005-1054 affects modernbill. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news.php in ModernBill 4.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the DIR parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1054?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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