CVE-2005-0511Vbulletin Vulnerability
misc.php for vBulletin 3.0.6 and earlier, when "Add Template Name in HTML Comments" is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via nested variables in the template parameter.
Published Feb 21, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-0511 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Vbulletin (Jelsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patch14326
Description
misc.php for vBulletin 3.0.6 and earlier, when "Add Template Name in HTML Comments" is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via nested variables in the template parameter.
Affected Products
29 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| VbulletinJelsoft | 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0_beta_2, 2.0_beta_3, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.2.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 21, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch14326
- exploitMSF php_vbulletin_template.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16896
- exploitExploitDB-832
- other20050222 [SCAN Associates Security Advisory] vbulletin 3.0.6 and below php code injection
FAQ
Common Questions.
misc.php for vBulletin 3.0.6 and earlier, when "Add Template Name in HTML Comments" is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via nested variables in the template parameter.
Affected: Vbulletin (Jelsoft) versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0_beta_2, 2.0_beta_3, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.2.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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