CVE-2005-2685: SaveWebPortal 3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a direct request to admin/PhpMyExp

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2685 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting savewebportal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SaveWebPortal 3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a direct request to admin/PhpMyExplorer/editerfichier.php, then editing the desired file to contain the PHP code, as demonstrated using header.php in the fichier parameter. NOTE: it is possible that this vulnerability stems from PhpMyExplorer, which is a separate package.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: savewebportal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-08-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

savewebportal savewebportal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison savewebportal sudo apt install savewebportal=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4> sudo apt-mark hold savewebportal

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

dnf --showduplicates list savewebportal sudo dnf downgrade savewebportal-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4> sudo dnf versionlock add savewebportal

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-2005-2685?

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

Is CVE-2005-2685 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2685 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-2005-2685 affect?

CVE-2005-2685 affects savewebportal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SaveWebPortal 3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a direct request to admin/PhpMyExplorer/editerfichier.php, then editing the desired file to contain the PHP code, as demonstrated using header.php in the fichier pa

How urgent is CVE-2005-2685?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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