CVE-2005-2216: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in gals.php in PhotoGal Photo Gallery 1.5 and earlier allows remote at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2216?

photogal photo gallery: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2216 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2216 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-2005-2216 affect?

CVE-2005-2216 affects photogal photo gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in gals.php in PhotoGal Photo Gallery 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the news_file parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2216?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2216 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting photogal photo 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 gals.php in PhotoGal Photo Gallery 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the news_file parameter.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: photogal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

photogal photogal photo gallery UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy photogal-photo-gallery || rpm -q photogal-photo-gallery || photogal-photo-gallery --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade photogal-photo-gallery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade photogal-photo-gallery

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2216?

photogal photo gallery: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2216 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2216 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-2005-2216 affect?

CVE-2005-2216 affects photogal photo gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in gals.php in PhotoGal Photo Gallery 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the news_file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2216?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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