How severe is CVE-2005-4084?

CVE-2005-4084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4084 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4084?

CVE-2005-4084 affects Phpbb Styles Phpbb Extreme Styles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4084?

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

When was CVE-2005-4084 published?

CVE-2005-4084 was published on 2005-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4084

CVE-2005-4084 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Styles Phpbb Extreme Styles 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Styles Phpbb Extreme Styles
Published: 2005-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

xs_edit.php in the phpBB eXtreme Styles module 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path of the application via an invalid viewbackup parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4084?: xs_edit.php in the phpBB eXtreme Styles module 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path of the application via an invalid viewbackup parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4084?: CVE-2005-4084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4084 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4084?: CVE-2005-4084 affects Phpbb Styles Phpbb Extreme Styles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4084?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4084 published?: CVE-2005-4084 was published on 2005-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418518/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_styles:phpbb_extreme_styles:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*