Is CVE-2005-0980 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2005-0980, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2005-0980 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2005-0980 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-0980?

CVE-2005-0980 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2005-0980

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 2, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in AlstraSoft EPay Pro 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the view parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-0980 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-0980. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.