CVE-2005-3698: PHP Easy Download allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via edit.php.

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-3698 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php easy download. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Easy Download allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via edit.php.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php easy download

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-21 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php easy download php easy download MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-easy-download || rpm -q php-easy-download || php-easy-download --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2005-3698?

php easy download: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3698 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3698 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-2005-3698 affect?

CVE-2005-3698 affects php easy download. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP Easy Download allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via edit.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3698?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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