CVE-2005-3789

CVE-2005-3789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpwcms 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

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpwcms 1.2.5 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) form_lang parameter in login.php and (2) the imgdir parameter in random_image.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3789?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpwcms 1.2.5 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) form_lang parameter in login.php and (2) the imgdir parameter in random_image.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-3789?
CVE-2005-3789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3789 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3789?
CVE-2005-3789 affects Phpwcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3789?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3789 published?
CVE-2005-3789 was published on 2005-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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