CVE-2005-1964: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in utilit.php for Ovidentia Portal allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1964 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ovidentia. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in utilit.php for Ovidentia Portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the babInstallPath parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cantico

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-09 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cantico ovidentia DOWNGRADE

Affected: fx

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before fx

1. Check installed version

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

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

apt-cache madison ovidentia sudo apt install ovidentia=<VERSION_BEFORE_fx> sudo apt-mark hold ovidentia

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

dnf --showduplicates list ovidentia sudo dnf downgrade ovidentia-<VERSION_BEFORE_fx> sudo dnf versionlock add ovidentia

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-2005-1964?

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

Is CVE-2005-1964 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1964 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-2005-1964 affect?

CVE-2005-1964 affects ovidentia. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in utilit.php for Ovidentia Portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the babInstallPath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1964?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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