CVE-2004-2573

phpGroupWare < 0.9.14.005 - Remote File Inclusion via appdir Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-2573. PoCs published by Cedric Cochin.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpGroupWare's tables_update.inc.php script. By manipulating the 'appdir' parameter, an attacker can include and execute arbitrary PHP code from a remote server.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in tables_update.inc.php in phpGroupWare 0.9.14.005 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an external URL in the appdir parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Cedric Cochin · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25043

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpGroupWare's tables_update.inc.php script. By manipulating the 'appdir' parameter, an attacker can include and execute arbitrary PHP code from a remote server.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpGroupWare (versions prior to fix for CVE-2004-2573)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote PHP file hosted on attacker-controlled server · Vulnerable phpGroupWare installation with exposed setup directory
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12074
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/7599

Scores

EPSS 0.0264
EPSS Percentile 83.6%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
phpgroupware/phpgroupware 0.9.14.003
phpgroupware/phpgroupware < 0.9.14.005
Published Dec 31, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026