CVE-2005-2400: The inc.login.php scripts in PHPFinance 0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the login and gain privileges.

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2400 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpfinance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The inc.login.php scripts in PHPFinance 0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the login and gain privileges.

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpfinance

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpfinance phpfinance DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpfinance sudo apt install phpfinance=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo apt-mark hold phpfinance

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpfinance sudo dnf downgrade phpfinance-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpfinance

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-2005-2400?

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

Is CVE-2005-2400 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2400 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-2005-2400 affect?

CVE-2005-2400 affects phpfinance. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The inc.login.php scripts in PHPFinance 0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the login and gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2400?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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