How severe is CVE-2005-1996?

CVE-2005-1996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1996?

CVE-2005-1996 primarily affects Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1996?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1996 published?

CVE-2005-1996 was published on 2005-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1996

CVE-2005-1996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager
Published: 2005-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in start.php in Bitrix Site Manager 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the _SERVER[DOCUMENT_ROOT] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1996?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in start.php in Bitrix Site Manager 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the _SERVER[DOCUMENT_ROOT] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-1996?: CVE-2005-1996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1996?: CVE-2005-1996 primarily affects Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1996 published?: CVE-2005-1996 was published on 2005-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:bitrix:bitrix_site_manager:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitrix:bitrix_site_manager:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitrix:bitrix_site_manager:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitrix:bitrix_site_manager:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitrix:bitrix_site_manager:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitrix:bitrix_site_manager:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitrix:bitrix_site_manager:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitrix:bitrix_site_manager:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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