CVE-2005-2775: php_api.php in phpWebNotes 2.0.0 uses the extract function to modify key variables such as $t_path_core, which

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2775 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpwebnotes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

php_api.php in phpWebNotes 2.0.0 uses the extract function to modify key variables such as $t_path_core, which leads to a PHP file inclusion vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the t_path_core parameter.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpwebnotes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-02 23:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpwebnotes phpwebnotes DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpwebnotes sudo apt install phpwebnotes=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpwebnotes

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpwebnotes sudo dnf downgrade phpwebnotes-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpwebnotes

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: PHPWebNotes 2.0 - 'Api.php' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2005-2775?

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

Is CVE-2005-2775 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2775 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-2005-2775 affect?

CVE-2005-2775 affects phpwebnotes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). php_api.php in phpWebNotes 2.0.0 uses the extract function to modify key variables such as $t_path_core, which leads to a PHP file inclusion vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the t_path_core parame

How urgent is CVE-2005-2775?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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