CVE-2000-1229: Medium severity phorum vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2000

Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in Phorum 3.0.7 allows remote Phorum administrators to read arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in the default .langfile name field in the Master Settings administrative function, which causes the file to be displayed in admin.php3.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Phorum Phorum=3.0.7

Remediation

Patch Available

http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/bugtraq/2000/01/msg00215.html

Event History

Dec 31, 2000

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Jul 14, 2005

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1229?

CVE-2000-1229 is considered to have a medium severity due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1229?

To fix CVE-2000-1229, you should upgrade to a later version of Phorum that addresses this directory traversal vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2000-1229?

CVE-2000-1229 specifically affects Phorum version 3.0.7 in its default settings.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-1229?

CVE-2000-1229 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows reading of arbitrary files.

Can CVE-2000-1229 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-1229 can be exploited remotely by attackers with administrative access to Phorum.