CVE-2010-2005: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DataLife Engine (DLE) 8.3 allow remote attackers to exec

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-2005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting datalife engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DataLife Engine (DLE) 8.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in (1) the selected_language parameter to engine/inc/include/init.php, (2) the config[langs] parameter to engine/inc/help.php, (3) the config[lang] parameter to engine/ajax/pm.php, (4) and the _REQUEST[skin] parameter to engine/ajax/addcomments.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2010-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: datalifecms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-05-20 21:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datalifecms datalife engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy datalife-engine || rpm -q datalife-engine || datalife-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison datalife-engine sudo apt install datalife-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.3> sudo apt-mark hold datalife-engine

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

dnf --showduplicates list datalife-engine sudo dnf downgrade datalife-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.3> sudo dnf versionlock add datalife-engine

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.

Public exploits and detection

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

Exploit-DB: DataLife Engine 8.3 - '/engine/ajax/addcomments.php?_REQUEST[skin]' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: DataLife Engine 8.3 - '/engine/ajax/pm.php?config[lang]' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: DataLife Engine 8.3 - '/engine/inc/help.php?config[langs]' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: DataLife Engine 8.3 - '/engine/inc/include/init.php?selected_language' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2005?

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

Is CVE-2010-2005 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2005 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-2010-2005 affect?

CVE-2010-2005 affects datalife engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DataLife Engine (DLE) 8.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in (1) the selected_language parameter to engine/inc/include/init.php, (2) the config[langs] para

How urgent is CVE-2010-2005?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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