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phpMyFAQ Image Upload Authentication Bypass

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check the version of phpMyFAQ

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a PHP application that permits for
unauthorized file uploads.

Description :

The version of phpMyFAQ on the remote host contains a flaw that may
permit a possible hacker without authorization to upload and delete arbitrary
images on the remote host. A possible hacker may exploit this problem to
deface the remote web site.

See also :

http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2004-07-27.php

Solution :

Upgrade to phpMyFAQ 1.4.0a or newer.

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:N/I:P/B:I)

Networks Security ID: 10813

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