CVE-2005-4014: stat.php in PHP Web Statistik 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4014 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting statistik. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

stat.php in PHP Web Statistik 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large lastnumber value.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php web

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-05 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php web statistik DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison statistik sudo apt install statistik=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold statistik

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

dnf --showduplicates list statistik sudo dnf downgrade statistik-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add statistik

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-2005-4014?

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

Is CVE-2005-4014 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4014 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-2005-4014 affect?

CVE-2005-4014 affects statistik. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). stat.php in PHP Web Statistik 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large lastnumber value.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4014?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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