CVE-2004-2718

Name: CVE-2004-2718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2718 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHPMyChat 0.14.5 does not remove or protect setup.php3 after installation, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information including database passwords via a direct request.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHPMyChat 0.14.5 does not remove or protect setup.php3 after installation, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information including database passwords via a direct request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php Heaven	Phpmychat	0.14.5

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/11894Vendor Advisory
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6D00S0KC0S.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/11894Vendor Advisory
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6D00S0KC0S.html

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2718?

PHPMyChat 0.14.5 does not remove or protect setup.php3 after installation, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information including database passwords via a direct request.

How severe is CVE-2004-2718?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2718 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2718?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-2718?

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Source: NVD / NIST