CVE-2005-0862

EXPLOITED

PHPOpenChat <= 3.0.1 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2005-0862 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 3 public exploits from researchers including Albania Security Clan.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and prior versions. By manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter, an attacker can execute arbitrary server-side script code with the privileges of the webserver process.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) poc_loginform.php or (2) phpbb/poc.php, the poc_root_path parameter to (3) phpbb/poc.php, (4) phpnuke/ENGLISH_poc.php, (5) phpnuke/poc.php, or (6) yabbse/poc.php, or (7) the sourcedir parameter to yabbse/poc.php.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Albania Security Clan · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25227

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and prior versions. By manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter, an attacker can execute arbitrary server-side script code with the privileges of the webserver process.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and prior versions
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable PHPOpenChat instance · Ability to craft a malicious URL with the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Albania Security Clan · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25228

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and prior versions. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary server-side script code by manipulating the 'poc_root_path' or 'sourcedir' parameters to include a remote file with malicious commands.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPOpenChat <= 3.0.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to host a malicious file on a remote server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Albania Security Clan · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25229

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and prior versions. By manipulating the `poc_root_path` parameter, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the server with the privileges of the webserver process.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPOpenChat 3.0.1 and prior
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable PHPOpenChat installation · Ability to send HTTP requests to the target server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (10)

Core 10
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/14809
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465237/100/0/threaded
Exploit, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.zone-h.org/advisories/read/id=7310
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/14808
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013434
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19721
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/14807
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12817
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/14600

Scores

EPSS 0.1427
EPSS Percentile 94.6%

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2019-08-28
Status published
Products (2)
phpopenchat/phpopenchat 2.3.4
phpopenchat/phpopenchat 3.0.1
Published May 02, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026