How severe is CVE-2005-4079?

CVE-2005-4079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4079?

CVE-2005-4079 affects Phpmyadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4079?

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

When was CVE-2005-4079 published?

CVE-2005-4079 was published on 2005-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4079

CVE-2005-4079 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpmyadmin
Published: 2005-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The register_globals emulation in phpMyAdmin 2.7.0 rc1 allows remote attackers to exploit other vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin by modifying the import_blacklist variable in grab_globals.php, which can then be used to overwrite other variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4079?: The register_globals emulation in phpMyAdmin 2.7.0 rc1 allows remote attackers to exploit other vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin by modifying the import_blacklist variable in grab_globals.php, which can then be used to overwrite other variables.
How severe is CVE-2005-4079?: CVE-2005-4079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4079?: CVE-2005-4079 affects Phpmyadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4079 published?: CVE-2005-4079 was published on 2005-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.7.0_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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