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CVE-2005-4302: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in ezDatabase 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to incl

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CVE-2005-4302 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ezdatabase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in ezDatabase 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via ".." sequences in the p parameter.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2005-12-17
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: indexcor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

indexcor ezdatabase UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.1.2
Fixed in: newer than 2.1.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ezdatabase || rpm -q ezdatabase || ezdatabase --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ezdatabase
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade ezdatabase
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

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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-2005-4302?

ezdatabase: upgrade to newer than 2.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4302 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4302 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-2005-4302 affect?

CVE-2005-4302 affects ezdatabase. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in ezDatabase 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via ".." sequences in the p parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-4302?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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