CVE-2005-4468

PHPGedView <= 3.3.7 - Remote File Inclusion via PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2005-4468. PoCs published by rgod.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets PHPGedView <= 3.3.7, allowing remote command execution by injecting PHP code into log files and then executing it via a crafted request. The script provides a web interface for specifying the target host, path, command, and optional proxy settings.

Description

PHP remote file include vulnerability in help_text_vars.php in PHPGedView 3.3.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by rgod · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1379

This exploit targets PHPGedView <= 3.3.7, allowing remote command execution by injecting PHP code into log files and then executing it via a crafted request. The script provides a web interface for specifying the target host, path, command, and optional proxy settings.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPGedView <= 3.3.7
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have PHPGedView <= 3.3.7 installed · Target must have write permissions for log files · Attacker must be able to reach the target web server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (10)

Core 10
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15983
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419906/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23871
Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/18177
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3033
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/22009
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015395

Scores

EPSS 0.0783
EPSS Percentile 93.9%

Details

Status published
Published Dec 22, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026