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CVE-2005-0678

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in formmail.inc.php for Form Mail Script 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the script_root to reference a UR…

Published May 2, 2005stadtausEPSS 2.76%

Overview

CVE-2005-0678 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting stadtaus form_mail_script. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in formmail.inc.php for Form Mail Script 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the script_root to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from stadtaus. Update form_mail_script to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
stadtausform_mail_script0Affected

References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110996489800035&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/14505Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1013378Refwww.stadtaus.com/forum/t-1579.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110996489800035&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/14505Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1013378Refwww.stadtaus.com/forum/t-1579.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0678?

CVE-2005-0678 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting stadtaus form_mail_script. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0678?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0678?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from stadtaus. Update form_mail_script to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0678?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0678 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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