CVE-2005-1604: PHP Advanced Transfer Manager (phpATM) 1.21 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via filenames co

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1604 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php advanced transfer manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Advanced Transfer Manager (phpATM) 1.21 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via filenames containing multiple file extensions, as demonstrated using a filename ending in "php.ns", which allows execution of arbitrary PHP code.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.1% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bugada andrea

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bugada andrea php advanced transfer manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.21

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.21

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-advanced-transfer-manager || rpm -q php-advanced-transfer-manager || php-advanced-transfer-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-advanced-transfer-manager sudo apt install php-advanced-transfer-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.21> sudo apt-mark hold php-advanced-transfer-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-advanced-transfer-manager sudo dnf downgrade php-advanced-transfer-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.21> sudo dnf versionlock add php-advanced-transfer-manager

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.

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: PHP Advanced Transfer Manager 1.21 - Arbitrary File Upload

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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-2005-1604?

php advanced transfer manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1604 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1604 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-2005-1604 affect?

CVE-2005-1604 affects php advanced transfer manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP Advanced Transfer Manager (phpATM) 1.21 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via filenames containing multiple file extensions, as demonstrated using a filename ending in "php.ns", which allows execution of arbitrary PHP co

How urgent is CVE-2005-1604?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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