How severe is CVE-2005-3299?

CVE-2005-3299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3299?

CVE-2005-3299 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3299?

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

When was CVE-2005-3299 published?

CVE-2005-3299 was published on 2005-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3299

CVE-2005-3299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpmyadmin
Published: 2005-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP file inclusion vulnerability in grab_globals.lib.php in phpMyAdmin 2.6.4 and 2.6.4-pl1 allows remote attackers to include local files via the $__redirect parameter, possibly involving the subform array.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3299?: PHP file inclusion vulnerability in grab_globals.lib.php in phpMyAdmin 2.6.4 and 2.6.4-pl1 allows remote attackers to include local files via the $__redirect parameter, possibly involving the subform array.
How severe is CVE-2005-3299?: CVE-2005-3299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3299?: CVE-2005-3299 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3299 published?: CVE-2005-3299 was published on 2005-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.6.4_pl1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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