CVE-2005-1787: setup.php in phpStat 1.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges by

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1787 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpstat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

setup.php in phpStat 1.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges by setting the $check variable.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	12.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2005-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpstat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: phpStat 1.5 - 'setup.php' Authentication Bypass
Exploit-DB: phpStat 1.5 - 'setup.php' Authentication Bypass (PHP) (1)
Exploit-DB: phpStat 1.5 - 'setup.php' Authentication Bypass (PHP) (2)

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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-2005-1787?

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

Is CVE-2005-1787 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1787 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-2005-1787 affect?

CVE-2005-1787 affects phpstat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). setup.php in phpStat 1.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges by setting the $check variable.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1787?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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