CVE-2004-2718: PHPMyChat 0.14.5 does not remove or protect setup.php3 after installation, which allows attackers to obtain se

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2718 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting phpmychat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHPMyChat 0.14.5 does not remove or protect setup.php3 after installation, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information including database passwords via a direct request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php heaven

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php heaven phpmychat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.14.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.14.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpmychat || rpm -q phpmychat || phpmychat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.14.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmychat sudo apt install phpmychat=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.14.5> sudo apt-mark hold phpmychat

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list phpmychat sudo dnf downgrade phpmychat-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.14.5> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmychat

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: phpMyChat 0.14.5 - Remote Improper File Permissions

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2718?

phpmychat: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2718 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2718 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-2718 affect?

CVE-2004-2718 affects phpmychat. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). PHPMyChat 0.14.5 does not remove or protect setup.php3 after installation, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information including database passwords via a direct request.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2718?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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