How severe is CVE-2005-0862?

CVE-2005-0862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0862?

CVE-2005-0862 primarily affects Phpopenchat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0862?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0862 published?

CVE-2005-0862 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0862

CVE-2005-0862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpopenchat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpopenchat
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) poc_loginform.php or (2) phpbb/poc.php, the poc_root_path parameter to (3) phpbb/poc.php, (4) phpnuke/ENGLISH_poc.php, (5) phpnuke/poc.php, or (6) yabbse/poc.php, or (7) the sourcedir parameter to yabbse/poc.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0862?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) poc_loginform.php or (2) phpbb/poc.php, the poc_root_path parameter to (3) phpbb/poc.php, (4) phpnuke/ENGLISH_poc.php, (5) phpnuke/poc.php, or (6) yabbse/poc.php, or (7) the sourcedir parameter to yabbse/poc.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-0862?: CVE-2005-0862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0862?: CVE-2005-0862 primarily affects Phpopenchat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0862 published?: CVE-2005-0862 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpopenchat:phpopenchat:2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpopenchat:phpopenchat:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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