CVE-2005-2251: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in secure.php in PHPSecurePages (phpSP) 0.28beta and earlier allows re

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2251 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpsecurepages. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in secure.php in PHPSecurePages (phpSP) 0.28beta and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the cfgProgDir parameter, a variant of CVE-2001-1468.

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	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: secure reality

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-13 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

secure reality phpsecurepages DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.11_beta · 0.12_beta · 0.13_beta · 0.14_beta · 0.15_beta · 0.16_beta · 0.17_beta · 0.18_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.11_beta

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.11_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpsecurepages sudo apt install phpsecurepages=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.11_beta> sudo apt-mark hold phpsecurepages

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpsecurepages sudo dnf downgrade phpsecurepages-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.11_beta> sudo dnf versionlock add phpsecurepages

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-2005-2251?

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

Is CVE-2005-2251 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2251 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-2005-2251 affect?

CVE-2005-2251 affects phpsecurepages. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in secure.php in PHPSecurePages (phpSP) 0.28beta and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the cfgProgDir parameter, a variant of CVE-2001-1468.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2251?

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

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