Vulnerability Description
news.php in SimpNews 2.47.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid lang parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boesch-It | Simpnews | <= 2.47.03 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/1007-exploits/simpnews-xss.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512271/100/0/threaded
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/1007-exploits/simpnews-xss.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512271/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2859?
CVE-2010-2859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). news.php in SimpNews 2.47.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid lang parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2010-2859?
CVE-2010-2859 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-2010-2859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boesch-It Simpnews.