CVE-2005-2198: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lang.php in SPiD before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2198 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting spid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lang.php in SPiD before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the lang_path 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	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: spid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spid spid DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1 · 1.0.3 · 1.0.4 · 1.1.0 · 1.2.0 · 1.2.1 · 1.2.2 · 1.2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spid sudo apt install spid=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold spid

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

dnf --showduplicates list spid sudo dnf downgrade spid-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add spid

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.

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-2005-2198?

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

Is CVE-2005-2198 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2198 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-2005-2198 affect?

CVE-2005-2198 affects spid. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lang.php in SPiD before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the lang_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2198?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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