Vulnerability Description
miniBB 2.2, and possibly earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain the full path via a direct request to the glang parameter in a registernew action to index.php, which leaks the path in an error message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Minibb | Minibb | <= 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29997/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.minibb.net/forums/9_5110_0.htmlPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42012
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5494
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29997/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.minibb.net/forums/9_5110_0.htmlPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42012
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5494
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2028?
CVE-2008-2028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). miniBB 2.2, and possibly earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain the full path via a direct request to the glang parameter in a registernew action to index.php, wh...
How severe is CVE-2008-2028?
CVE-2008-2028 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2028?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Minibb Minibb.