How severe is CVE-2005-4731?

CVE-2005-4731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4731 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4731?

CVE-2005-4731 affects The Php Group Pear Html Quickform Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4731?

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

When was CVE-2005-4731 published?

CVE-2005-4731 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4731

CVE-2005-4731 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Php Group Pear Html Quickform Controller 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Php Group Pear Html Quickform Controller
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Next action in PEAR HTML_QuickForm_Controller 1.0.4 includes the SID in the URL even when session.use_only_cookies is configured, which allows remote attackers to obtain the SID via an HTTP Referer field and possibly other vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4731?: The Next action in PEAR HTML_QuickForm_Controller 1.0.4 includes the SID in the URL even when session.use_only_cookies is configured, which allows remote attackers to obtain the SID via an HTTP Referer field and possibly other vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-4731?: CVE-2005-4731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4731 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4731?: CVE-2005-4731 affects The Php Group Pear Html Quickform Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4731?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4731 published?: CVE-2005-4731 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:the_php_group:pear_html_quickform_controller:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*