Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-2715 is an authentication bypass in PHPMyChat 0.14.5. Public records say a remote attacker could gain administrative privileges through edituser.php3 by manipulating a login-related parameter. The main business risk is legacy internet-facing chat software allowing unauthorized administrative control. Exposure is most likely limited to old PHPMyChat 0.14.5 installations, especially public or unauthenticated chat deployments. The bundle’s affected metadata is incomplete, so asset inventory should verify product and version rather than relying only on CPE data. Prioritize quickly if PHPMyChat 0.14.5 is present or internet-facing. If absent, treat this as a legacy-software hygiene item and ensure asset records can prove non-exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any PHPMyChat 0.14.5 deployments.; Restrict access to PHPMyChat administration and edituser.php3 immediately.; Check original vendor or trusted advisory guidance for fixed versions..
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- phpmychat-auth-bypass(16440)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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