CVE-2000-1230: Medium severity Phorum Phorum vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2000
·Updated
Backdoor in auth.php3 in Phorum 3.0.7 allows remote attackers to access restricted web pages via an HTTP request with the PHPAUTHUSER parameter set to "boogieman".
Affected Software
1 affected component
Phorum Phorum=3.0.7
Remediation
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1230?
CVE-2000-1230 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-1230?
To fix CVE-2000-1230, upgrade to a patched version of Phorum that addresses the backdoor access issue.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2000-1230?
CVE-2000-1230 specifically affects Phorum version 3.0.7.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2000-1230 enable?
CVE-2000-1230 enables unauthorized remote access to restricted web pages.
5
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2000-1230?
Yes, there are known exploits that utilize the backdoor in auth.php3 to gain unauthorized access.