CVE-2005-4593 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability affecting phpDocumentor 1.3.0 rc4 and earlier versions, specifically when the register_globals setting is enabled. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server by manipulating URL parameters like FORUM[LIB] or root_dir. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it poses a high risk due to its network-based attack vector and complete compromise potential. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joshua_eichorn:phpdocumentor:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joshua_eichorn:phpdocumentor:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joshua_eichorn:phpdocumentor:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joshua_eichorn:phpdocumentor:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3_rc3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joshua_eichorn:phpdocumentor:1.3_rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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