CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2775

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

phpWebNotes 2.0.0 contains a vulnerability allowing remote code execution via PHP file inclusion. The extract function in php_api.php allows an attacker to modify the $t_path_core variable, leading to the inclusion of an arbitrary PHP file from an external source.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise, data theft, or application takeover.

Recommendation

Immediately update phpWebNotes to the latest version or apply a patch that fixes the vulnerability. If an update is not possible, remove or disable the php_api.php file and avoid using the extract function with untrusted data.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

php_api.php in phpWebNotes 2.0.0 uses the extract function to modify key variables such as $t_path_core, which leads to a PHP file inclusion vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the t_path_core parameter.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS