CVE-2005-3835: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in support/index.php in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3835?

desklance: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3835 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3835 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-3835 affect?

CVE-2005-3835 affects desklance. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in support/index.php in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the main parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3835?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-3835 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting desklance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in support/index.php in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the main parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2005-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: desklance

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-26 20:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

desklance desklance UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade desklance

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade desklance

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3835?

desklance: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3835 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3835 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-2005-3835 affect?

CVE-2005-3835 affects desklance. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in support/index.php in DeskLance 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the main parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3835?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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