CVE-2005-4423
CVE-2005-4423 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PHPFM before 0.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension to an accessible directory, as demonstrated using a file with a .php extension, aka "upload phpshell."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4423?
- Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PHPFM before 0.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension to an accessible directory, as demonstrated using a file with a .php extension, aka "upload phpshell."
- How severe is CVE-2005-4423?
- CVE-2005-4423 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4423 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4423?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-4423 published?
- CVE-2005-4423 was published on 2005-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.