Vulnerability Description
admin/admin_disallow.php in phpBB 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via a direct request with a non-empty setmodules parameter, which causes an invalid append_sid function call that leaks the path in an error message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | 2.0.18 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113484567432679&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18125Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18252Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/29
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/269
- http://www.osvdb.org/21804
- http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=352966
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420537/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2991
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0010
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113484567432679&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18125Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18252Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/29
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/269
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4358?
CVE-2005-4358 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). admin/admin_disallow.php in phpBB 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via a direct request with a non-empty setmodules parameter, which causes an invalid append_sid function...
How severe is CVE-2005-4358?
CVE-2005-4358 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-2005-4358?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Group Phpbb.