CVE-2005-4031

Name: CVE-2005-4031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-06T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4031 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Eval injection vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.5.x before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the "user language option," which is used as part of a dynamic class name that is processed using the eval function.. EPSS estimates a 3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Eval injection vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.5.x before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the "user language option," which is used as part of a dynamic class name that is processed using the eval function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.23%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.5.0
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.5.1
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.5.2
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.5_alpha1
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.5_alpha2
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.5_beta1
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.5_beta2
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	1.5_beta3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17866Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=34373&release_id=375755Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/392156US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15703Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2726
http://secunia.com/advisories/17866Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=34373&release_id=375755Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/392156US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15703Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2726

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4031?

How severe is CVE-2005-4031?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4031 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4031?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST