CVE-2005-4556
CVE-2005-4556 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHP remote file include vulnerability in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local and remote PHP files via a URL in the (1) lang_settings and (2) language parameters in (a) accounts/inc/include.php and (b) admin/inc/include.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4556?
- PHP remote file include vulnerability in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local and remote PHP files via a URL in the (1) lang_settings and (2) language parameters in (a) accounts/inc/include.php and (b) admin/inc/include.php.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4556?
- CVE-2005-4556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4556 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4556?
- CVE-2005-4556 primarily affects Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4556?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-4556 published?
- CVE-2005-4556 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17046
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17865
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015412
- http://www.osvdb.org/22077
- http://www.osvdb.org/22078
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420255/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16069
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:deerfield:visnetic_mail_server:8.3.0_build1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:icewarp:web_mail:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:merak:mail_server:8.3.0r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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