CVE-2005-1869: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in start_lobby.php in MWChat 6.x allows remote attackers to execute ar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-1869?

mwchat: upgrade to newer than 6.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-1869 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1869 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-1869 affect?

CVE-2005-1869 affects mwchat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in start_lobby.php in MWChat 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the CONFIG[MWCHAT_Libs] parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-1869?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-1869 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mwchat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in start_lobby.php in MWChat 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the CONFIG[MWCHAT_Libs] parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: appindex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-07 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

appindex mwchat UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.7

Fixed in: newer than 6.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mwchat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mwchat

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1869?

mwchat: upgrade to newer than 6.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1869 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1869 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-2005-1869 affect?

CVE-2005-1869 affects mwchat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in start_lobby.php in MWChat 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the CONFIG[MWCHAT_Libs] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1869?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-3324 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in chat.php in MWChat 6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL command

References

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