CVE-2005-2614: Discuz! 4.0 rc4 does not properly restrict types of files that are uploaded to the server, which allows remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2614?

discuz: upgrade to newer than 4.0_rc4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2614 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2614 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-2005-2614 affect?

CVE-2005-2614 affects discuz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Discuz! 4.0 rc4 does not properly restrict types of files that are uploaded to the server, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a filename containing ".php.rar" or other multiple extensions that include .php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2614?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2614 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting discuz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Discuz! 4.0 rc4 does not properly restrict types of files that are uploaded to the server, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a filename containing ".php.rar" or other multiple extensions that include .php.

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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: crosscom olicom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-17 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

crosscom olicom discuz UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0_rc4

Fixed in: newer than 4.0_rc4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0_rc4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade discuz

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade discuz

Note

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

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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-2005-2614?

discuz: upgrade to newer than 4.0_rc4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2614 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2614 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-2005-2614 affect?

CVE-2005-2614 affects discuz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Discuz! 4.0 rc4 does not properly restrict types of files that are uploaded to the server, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a filename containing ".php.rar" or other multiple extensions that include .php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2614?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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