CVE-2005-3789

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpwcms 1.2.5 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) form_lang parameter in login.php and (2) the imgdir parameter in random_image.php.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 89.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 24, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113207712719472&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17590/
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15436/
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2452
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113207712719472&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/17590/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15436/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2452

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-26513✓ verified
First seen Nov 15, 2005
PHPWCMS 1.2.5 -DEV - 'imgdir' Traversal Arbitrary File Access
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Exploit-DBEDB-26512✓ verified
First seen Nov 15, 2005
PHPWCMS 1.2.5 -DEV - 'login.php?form_lang' Traversal Arbitrary File Access
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3789?

CVE-2005-3789 is a none vulnerability published on November 24, 2005. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpwcms 1.2.5 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) formlang parameter in login.php and (2) the imgdir parameter in randomimage.php.

When was CVE-2005-3789 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3789 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 24, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-3789 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3789 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3789?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3789, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-3789

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