CVE-2005-4556

Name: CVE-2005-4556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-28T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file include vulnerability in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local and remote PHP files via a URL in the (1) lang_settings and (2) language parameters in (a) accounts/inc/include.php and (b) admin/inc/include.php.. EPSS estimates a 10.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP remote file include vulnerability in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local and remote PHP files via a URL in the (1) lang_settings and (2) language parameters in (a) accounts/inc/include.php and (b) admin/inc/include.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.37%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Deerfield	Visnetic Mail Server	8.3.0_build1
Icewarp	Web Mail	5.5.1
Merak	Mail Server	8.3.0r

References

http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/17046Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17865
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015412
http://www.osvdb.org/22077
http://www.osvdb.org/22078
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420255/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16069Exploit
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/17046Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17865
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015412
http://www.osvdb.org/22077
http://www.osvdb.org/22078
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420255/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16069Exploit

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4556?

How severe is CVE-2005-4556?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4556?

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