Vulnerability Description
Encoded directory traversal vulnerability in phpPgAdmin 3.1 to 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via "%2e%2e%2f" (encoded dot dot) sequences in the formLanguage parameter.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phppgadmin | Phppgadmin | 3.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/dailydave/2005-q3/0010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15941Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16116
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014414Exploit
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=342261
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14142Exploit
- http://www.vuxml.org/freebsd/88188a8c-eff6-11d9-8310-0001020eed82.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/dailydave/2005-q3/0010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15941Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16116
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014414Exploit
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=342261
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14142Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2256?
CVE-2005-2256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Encoded directory traversal vulnerability in phpPgAdmin 3.1 to 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via "%2e%2e%2f" (encoded dot dot) sequences in the formLanguage parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-2256?
CVE-2005-2256 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phppgadmin Phppgadmin.