CVE-2005-2199: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/functions.inc.php in PPA web photo gallery 0.5.6 allows remote

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2199 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ppa gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/functions.inc.php in PPA web photo gallery 0.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the config[ppa_root_path] variable.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: 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	10.1% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: skrypty

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

skrypty ppa gallery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ppa-gallery || rpm -q ppa-gallery || ppa-gallery --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ppa-gallery sudo apt install ppa-gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.6> sudo apt-mark hold ppa-gallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list ppa-gallery sudo dnf downgrade ppa-gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.6> sudo dnf versionlock add ppa-gallery

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: DUware DUportal 3.4.3 Pro - Multiple SQL Injections
Exploit-DB: PPA 0.5.6 - 'ppa_root_path' File Inclusion

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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-2005-2199?

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

Is CVE-2005-2199 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2199 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-2005-2199 affect?

CVE-2005-2199 affects ppa gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/functions.inc.php in PPA web photo gallery 0.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the config[ppa_root_path] variable.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2199?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5165 MEDIUM 5.1 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/functions.inc.php in Skrypty PPA Gallery 1.0 and earlier allows

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