CVE-2005-4686

Name: CVE-2005-4686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PunBB 1.2.9, when used alone or with F-ART BLOG:CMS, includes config.php before calling the unregister_globals function, which allows attackers to obtain unspecified sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PunBB 1.2.9, when used alone or with F-ART BLOG:CMS, includes config.php before calling the unregister_globals function, which allows attackers to obtain unspecified sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.1
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.2
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.3
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.4
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.5
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.6
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.7
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.8
Punbb	Punbb	1.2.9

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17425Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17433Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.punbb.org/changelogs/1.2.9_to_1.2.10.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15328Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/17425Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17433Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.punbb.org/changelogs/1.2.9_to_1.2.10.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15328Patch

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4686?

PunBB 1.2.9, when used alone or with F-ART BLOG:CMS, includes config.php before calling the unregister_globals function, which allows attackers to obtain unspecified sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2005-4686?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4686?

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-2005-4686?

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Source: NVD / NIST