CVE-2005-3300

CVE-2005-3300 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin 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: 3% (84th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Phpmyadmin
• Published: 2005-10-23
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The register_globals emulation layer in grab_globals.php for phpMyAdmin before 2.6.4-pl3 does not perform safety checks on values in the _FILES array for uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files by using direct requests to library scripts that do not use grab_globals.php, then modifying certain configuration values for the theme.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3300?

The register_globals emulation layer in grab_globals.php for phpMyAdmin before 2.6.4-pl3 does not perform safety checks on values in the _FILES array for uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files by using direct requests to library scripts that do not use grab_globals.php, then modifying certain configuration values for the theme.

How severe is CVE-2005-3300?

CVE-2005-3300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3300?

CVE-2005-3300 affects Phpmyadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3300?

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

When was CVE-2005-3300 published?

CVE-2005-3300 was published on 2005-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0478.
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113017591414699&w=2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17289/
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17337
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17559
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17607
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1015091
• http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-880
• http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-21.xml
• http://www.hardened-php.net/advisory_162005.73.html
• http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_28_sr.html
• http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_66_phpmyadmin.html
• http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2005-5
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15169
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22835

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.6.4_pl3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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