CVE-2005-4171

Name: CVE-2005-4171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-11T21:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "Upload new image" command in the "Manage Images" eFiction 1.1, when members are allowed to upload images, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a filename with a .php extension that contains a GIF header, which passes the image validity check but executes any PHP code within the file.. EPSS estimates a 7.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "Upload new image" command in the "Manage Images" eFiction 1.1, when members are allowed to upload images, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a filename with a .php extension that contains a GIF header, which passes the image validity check but executes any PHP code within the file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.90%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Efiction Project	Efiction	1.1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-11/0301.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://rgod.altervista.org/efiction2_xpl.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17777Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015273Exploit
http://www.efiction.wallflowergirl.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1555
http://www.osvdb.org/21124
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15568Exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-11/0301.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://rgod.altervista.org/efiction2_xpl.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17777Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015273Exploit
http://www.efiction.wallflowergirl.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1555
http://www.osvdb.org/21124
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15568Exploit

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4171?

How severe is CVE-2005-4171?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4171?

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