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

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.

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