CVE-2000-0860: Medium severity PHP PHP vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2000
·Updated
The file upload capability in PHP versions 3 and 4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by setting hidden form fields whose names match the names of internal PHP script variables.
Affected Software
18 affected components
PHP PHP=3.0
PHP PHP=3.0.5
PHP PHP=3.0.11
PHP PHP=3.0.1
PHP PHP=3.0.2
PHP PHP=3.0.8
PHP PHP=3.0.13
PHP PHP=3.0.7
PHP PHP=3.0.6
PHP PHP=2.0
PHP PHP=3.0.10
PHP PHP=3.0.4
PHP PHP=4.0
PHP PHP=2.0b10
PHP PHP=1.0
PHP PHP=3.0.12
PHP PHP=3.0.9
PHP PHP=3.0.3
Event History
Nov 14, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0860?
CVE-2000-0860 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote file access by attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0860?
To fix CVE-2000-0860, upgrade to a version of PHP that is not vulnerable, specifically PHP versions later than 4.0.
3
What are the risks associated with CVE-2000-0860?
The risks associated with CVE-2000-0860 include unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server by exploiting file upload functionality.
4
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2000-0860?
CVE-2000-0860 affects PHP versions 2.0, 3.0 up to 3.0.13, and version 4.0.
5
Can CVE-2000-0860 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2000-0860 can be exploited by remote attackers without the need for authentication.