CVE-2004-0128

phpGedView <= 2.65.1 - Remote File Inclusion via PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-0128. PoCs published by Cedric Cochin.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PhpGedView by manipulating the 'PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY' parameter to include arbitrary remote files. The vulnerability allows remote code execution due to improper input validation.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the GEDCOM configuration script for phpGedView 2.65.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains a malicious theme.php script.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Cedric Cochin · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23617

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PhpGedView by manipulating the 'PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY' parameter to include arbitrary remote files. The vulnerability allows remote code execution due to improper input validation.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PhpGedView versions 2.65.1 and prior
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the vulnerable PhpGedView instance · Ability to host a malicious file on a remote server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/352355
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/10753/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14987
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9531
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/3769

Scores

EPSS 0.0831
EPSS Percentile 94.2%

Details

Status published
Products (6)
phpgedview/phpgedview 2.52.3
phpgedview/phpgedview 2.60
phpgedview/phpgedview 2.61
phpgedview/phpgedview 2.61.1
phpgedview/phpgedview 2.65
phpgedview/phpgedview 2.65.1
Published Mar 03, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026