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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> CGI abuses >> phpMyFAQ action parameter arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment Details
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phpMyFAQ action parameter arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability |
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Check the version of phpMyFAQ Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote web server contains a PHP script that permits information disclosure of local files. Description : The version of phpMyFAQ on the remote host contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The problem is that user input passed to the 'action' parameter is not properly verified before being used to include files, which could permit an remote attacker to view any accessible file on the system, resulting in a loss of confidentiality. See also : http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/052004.html http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2004-05-18.php Solution : Upgrade to phpMyFAQ 1.3.13 or newer. Network Security Threat Level: Low / CVSS Base Score : 2 (AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:N) Networks Security ID: 10374 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak |
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