Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in help_text_vars.php in PHPGedView 3.3.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY parameter.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpgedview | Phpgedview | 2.52.3 |
References
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/phpgedview/phpGedView/help_text_vars.php?r
- http://rgod.altervista.org/phpgedview_337_xpl.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18177PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015395
- http://www.osvdb.org/22009
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419906/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15983Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3033
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23871
- https://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1386434&group_id=55456Patch
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/phpgedview/phpGedView/help_text_vars.php?r
- http://rgod.altervista.org/phpgedview_337_xpl.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18177PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015395
- http://www.osvdb.org/22009
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4467?
CVE-2005-4467 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in help_text_vars.php in PHPGedView 3.3.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PGV_BASE_DIRECTORY paramet...
How severe is CVE-2005-4467?
CVE-2005-4467 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-2005-4467?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpgedview Phpgedview.