CVE-2005-4163

Name: CVE-2005-4163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-11T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in captcha.php in Captcha PHP 0.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the _tcf parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in captcha.php in Captcha PHP 0.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the _tcf parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Milky	Captcha Php	0.9

References

http://freshmeat.net/projects/captchaphp/?branch_id=57290&release_id=206985Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://freshmeat.net/projects/captchaphp/?branch_id=57290&release_id=206985Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4163?

Directory traversal vulnerability in captcha.php in Captcha PHP 0.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the _tcf parameter.

How severe is CVE-2005-4163?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4163?

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-2005-4163?

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Source: NVD / NIST