HIGH
CVE-2005-1047
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 7, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Meilad File upload script (up.php) mod for phpBB 2.0.x does not properly limit the types of files that can be uploaded, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands by uploading PHP files, then directly requesting them from the uploads directory.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-1047 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
phpbb_group1 product(s)
phpbb
Source: NVD CPE · 24 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1013671Vendor Advisory
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http://www.defacers.com.mx/advisories/2.txtURL Repurposed
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1013671Vendor Advisory
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http://www.defacers.com.mx/advisories/2.txtURL Repurposed
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-1047
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 7, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-1047 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.