CVE-2005-3281: Directory traversal vulnerability in NukeFixes 3.1 for PHP-Nuke 7.8 allows remote attackers to include arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3281 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting nukefixes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in NukeFixes 3.1 for PHP-Nuke 7.8 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the file parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nukefixes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-10-23 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nukefixes sudo apt install nukefixes=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold nukefixes

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

dnf --showduplicates list nukefixes sudo dnf downgrade nukefixes-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add nukefixes

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-2005-3281?

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

Is CVE-2005-3281 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3281 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-2005-3281 affect?

CVE-2005-3281 affects nukefixes. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in NukeFixes 3.1 for PHP-Nuke 7.8 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3281?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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