CVE-2005-3878

CVE-2005-3878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alex King Php Doc System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Doc System 1.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to access or include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the show parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3878?
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Doc System 1.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to access or include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the show parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-3878?
CVE-2005-3878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3878 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3878?
CVE-2005-3878 affects Alex King Php Doc System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3878?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3878 published?
CVE-2005-3878 was published on 2005-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)