How severe is CVE-2005-4154?

CVE-2005-4154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4154?

CVE-2005-4154 primarily affects Php Pear. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4154?

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

When was CVE-2005-4154 published?

CVE-2005-4154 was published on 2005-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4154

CVE-2005-4154 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php Pear with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Php Pear
Published: 2005-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in PEAR installer 1.4.2 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package that can execute code when the pear command is executed or when the Web/Gtk frontend is loaded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4154?: Unspecified vulnerability in PEAR installer 1.4.2 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package that can execute code when the pear command is executed or when the Web/Gtk frontend is loaded.
How severe is CVE-2005-4154?: CVE-2005-4154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4154?: CVE-2005-4154 primarily affects Php Pear. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4154 published?: CVE-2005-4154 was published on 2005-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:0.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.4.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.4.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:pear:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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