CVE-2005-4593

phpDocumentor 1.3.0 rc4 - Remote File Inclusion via FORUM[LIB] or root_dir Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2005-4593. PoCs published by rgod.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PHP script exploits a remote command execution vulnerability in PhpDocumentor <= 1.3.0 rc4 by sending crafted HTTP requests to vulnerable endpoints. It includes two attack vectors and checks for a specific response to confirm exploitation.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpDocumentor 1.3.0 rc4 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the (1) FORUM[LIB] parameter in Documentation/tests/bug-559668.php and (2) the root_dir parameter in docbuilder/file_dialog.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by rgod · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1395

This PHP script exploits a remote command execution vulnerability in PhpDocumentor <= 1.3.0 rc4 by sending crafted HTTP requests to vulnerable endpoints. It includes two attack vectors and checks for a specific response to confirm exploitation.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PhpDocumentor <= 1.3.0 rc4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have PhpDocumentor <= 1.3.0 rc4 installed · Remote location must be prepared with specific code
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16080
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420441/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/22114
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23902
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/303
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015423
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/18248
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/22115

Scores

EPSS 0.1382
EPSS Percentile 96.0%

Details

Status published
Products (6)
joshua_eichorn/phpdocumentor 1.2
joshua_eichorn/phpdocumentor 1.2.1
joshua_eichorn/phpdocumentor 1.2.2
joshua_eichorn/phpdocumentor 1.2.3
joshua_eichorn/phpdocumentor 1.3_rc3
joshua_eichorn/phpdocumentor 1.3_rc4
Published Dec 31, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026