How severe is CVE-2005-1898?

CVE-2005-1898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1898?

CVE-2005-1898 primarily affects Phpthumb. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1898?

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

When was CVE-2005-1898 published?

CVE-2005-1898 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1898

CVE-2005-1898 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpthumb 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpthumb
Published: 2005-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The passthrough functionality in phpThumb.php in phpThumb() before 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to read files that are not images.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1898?: The passthrough functionality in phpThumb.php in phpThumb() before 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to read files that are not images.
How severe is CVE-2005-1898?: CVE-2005-1898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1898?: CVE-2005-1898 primarily affects Phpthumb. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1898 published?: CVE-2005-1898 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:phpthumb:phpthumb:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpthumb:phpthumb:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpthumb:phpthumb:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpthumb:phpthumb:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*