CVE-2005-2782: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in al_initialize.php for AutoLinks Pro 2.1 allows remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2782 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting autolinks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in al_initialize.php for AutoLinks Pro 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an "ftp://" URL in the alpath parameter, which bypasses the incomplete blacklist that only checks for "http" and "https" URLs.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: autolinks

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

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Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison autolinks sudo apt install autolinks=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold autolinks

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

dnf --showduplicates list autolinks sudo dnf downgrade autolinks-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add autolinks

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: Autolinks 2.1 Pro - 'Al_initialize.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-2005-2782?

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

Is CVE-2005-2782 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2782 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-2005-2782 affect?

CVE-2005-2782 affects autolinks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in al_initialize.php for AutoLinks Pro 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an "ftp://" URL in the alpath parameter, which bypasses the incomplete blacklist that only checks f

How urgent is CVE-2005-2782?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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