CVE-2005-4015: PHP Web Statistik 1.4 does not rotate the log database or limit the size of the referer field, which allows re

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4015 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting statistik. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Web Statistik 1.4 does not rotate the log database or limit the size of the referer field, which allows remote attackers to fill the log files via a large number of requests, as demonstrated using pixel.php.

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	1.4% (top 28%)
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.

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-2005-4015?

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

Is CVE-2005-4015 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4015 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-2005-4015 affect?

CVE-2005-4015 affects statistik. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). PHP Web Statistik 1.4 does not rotate the log database or limit the size of the referer field, which allows remote attackers to fill the log files via a large number of requests, as demonstrated using pixel.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4015?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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