PatchTheCVECVE-2005-3878: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Doc System 1.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to
CVE-2005-3878 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting php doc system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Doc System 1.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to access or include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the show parameter.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.6% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-11-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: PHP Doc System 1.5.1 - Local File Inclusion
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-2005-3878?
php doc system: upgrade to newer than 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-3878 being exploited?
CVE-2005-3878 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-2005-3878 affect?
CVE-2005-3878 affects php doc system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Doc System 1.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to access or include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the show parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2005-3878?
Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference