CVE-2005-4424

Name: CVE-2005-4424
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-20T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4424 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in PHPKIT 1.6.1 R2 and earlier might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter and a %00 at the end of the filename, as demonstrated by an avatar filename ending with .png%00.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in PHPKIT 1.6.1 R2 and earlier might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter and a %00 at the end of the filename, as demonstrated by an avatar filename ending with .png%00.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpkit	Phpkit	1.6.1
Phpkit	Phpkit	1.6.02
Phpkit	Phpkit	1.6.03

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4424?

How severe is CVE-2005-4424?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4424 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4424?

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Source: NVD / NIST