CVE-2005-2892: Directory traversal vulnerability in setcookie.php in PBLang 4.65, and possibly earlier versions, allows remot

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2892 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pblang. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in setcookie.php in PBLang 4.65, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences and "%00" (trailing null byte) in the u parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pblang

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-14 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pblang pblang DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.65

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.65

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.65 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pblang sudo apt install pblang=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.65> sudo apt-mark hold pblang

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

dnf --showduplicates list pblang sudo dnf downgrade pblang-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.65> sudo dnf versionlock add pblang

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: PBLang 4.65 Bulletin Board System - 'SetCookie.php' Directory Traversal
Exploit-DB: PBLang Bulletin Board System - Local 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-2005-2892?

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

Is CVE-2005-2892 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2892 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-2005-2892 affect?

CVE-2005-2892 affects pblang. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in setcookie.php in PBLang 4.65, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences and "%00" (trailing null byte) in the u parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2892?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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