How severe is CVE-2005-4875?

CVE-2005-4875 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4875 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-2005-4875?

CVE-2005-4875 primarily affects Typo3. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4875?

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-2005-4875 published?

CVE-2005-4875 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4875

CVE-2005-4875 is a high-severity vulnerability in Typo3 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Typo3
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TYPO3 3.8.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to misc/phpcheck/, which invokes the phpinfo function and prints values of unspecified environment variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4875?: TYPO3 3.8.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to misc/phpcheck/, which invokes the phpinfo function and prints values of unspecified environment variables.
How severe is CVE-2005-4875?: CVE-2005-4875 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4875 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-2005-4875?: CVE-2005-4875 primarily affects Typo3. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4875?: 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-2005-4875 published?: CVE-2005-4875 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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