CVE-2005-4467

CVE-2005-4467 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgedview 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in help_text_vars.php in PHPGedView 3.3.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4467?
Directory traversal vulnerability in help_text_vars.php in PHPGedView 3.3.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4467?
CVE-2005-4467 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4467 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4467?
CVE-2005-4467 primarily affects Phpgedview. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4467?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4467 published?
CVE-2005-4467 was published on 2005-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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