How severe is CVE-2005-4212?

CVE-2005-4212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4212?

CVE-2005-4212 affects Coinsoft Technologies Phpcoin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4212?

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

When was CVE-2005-4212 published?

CVE-2005-4212 was published on 2005-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4212

CVE-2005-4212 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Coinsoft Technologies Phpcoin 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Coinsoft Technologies Phpcoin
Published: 2005-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in coin_includes/db.php in phpCOIN 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in the $_CCFG[_PKG_PATH_DBSE] variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4212?: Directory traversal vulnerability in coin_includes/db.php in phpCOIN 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in the $_CCFG[_PKG_PATH_DBSE] variable.
How severe is CVE-2005-4212?: CVE-2005-4212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4212?: CVE-2005-4212 affects Coinsoft Technologies Phpcoin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4212?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4212 published?: CVE-2005-4212 was published on 2005-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:coinsoft_technologies:phpcoin:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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