CVE-2005-4083: Directory traversal vulnerability in xs_edit.php in the eXtreme Styles phpBB module 2.2.1 and earlier allows r

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-4083?

extreme styles phpbb module: upgrade to newer than 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-4083 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4083 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-2005-4083 affect?

CVE-2005-4083 affects extreme styles phpbb module. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in xs_edit.php in the eXtreme Styles phpBB module 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the edit parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-4083?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-4083 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting extreme styles phpbb module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in xs_edit.php in the eXtreme Styles phpBB module 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the edit parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbb styles

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-08 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpbb styles extreme styles phpbb module UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy extreme-styles-phpbb-module || rpm -q extreme-styles-phpbb-module || extreme-styles-phpbb-module --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade extreme-styles-phpbb-module

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade extreme-styles-phpbb-module

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-2005-4083?

extreme styles phpbb module: upgrade to newer than 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4083 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4083 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-2005-4083 affect?

CVE-2005-4083 affects extreme styles phpbb module. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in xs_edit.php in the eXtreme Styles phpBB module 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the edit parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4083?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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