CVE-2005-4304: index.php in ezDatabase 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an inval

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-4304?

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

Q: Is CVE-2005-4304 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4304 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-2005-4304 affect?

CVE-2005-4304 affects ezdatabase. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). index.php in ezDatabase 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid cat_id parameter, which leaks the full pathname in an error message. NOTE: these details are uncertain because the original re

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-4304?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2005-4304 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.

index.php in ezDatabase 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid cat_id parameter, which leaks the full pathname in an error message. NOTE: these details are uncertain because the original report has terminology problems and lack of relevant details. The description is based partially on feedback comments.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: indexcor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-17 00:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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.

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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-2005-4304?

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

Is CVE-2005-4304 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4304 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-2005-4304 affect?

CVE-2005-4304 affects ezdatabase. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). index.php in ezDatabase 2.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid cat_id parameter, which leaks the full pathname in an error message. NOTE: these details are uncertain because the original re

How urgent is CVE-2005-4304?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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