CVE-2005-3017: PHP file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Content2Web 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrar

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3017 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting content2web. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Content2Web 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the show parameter, which can lead to resultant errors such as path disclosure, SQL error messages, and cross-site scripting (XSS).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: content2web

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-21 21:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

content2web content2web DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy content2web || rpm -q content2web || content2web --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison content2web sudo apt install content2web=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold content2web

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

dnf --showduplicates list content2web sudo dnf downgrade content2web-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add content2web

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-3017?

content2web: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3017 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3017 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-2005-3017 affect?

CVE-2005-3017 affects content2web. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). PHP file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Content2Web 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the show parameter, which can lead to resultant errors such as path disclosure, SQL error messages, and cross-site scr

How urgent is CVE-2005-3017?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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