CVE-2002-2288: Infoleak

Published Dec 31, 2002
·
Updated

Mambo Site Server 4.0.11 allows remote attackers to obtain the physical path of the server via an HTTP request to index.php with a parameter that does not exist, which causes the path to be leaked in an error message.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mambo Site Server=4.0.11

Remediation

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 18, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2288?

CVE-2002-2288 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2288?

To fix CVE-2002-2288, update Mambo Site Server to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-2288?

CVE-2002-2288 is an information disclosure vulnerability that exposes the server's physical path.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2002-2288?

CVE-2002-2288 affects users and administrators of Mambo Site Server version 4.0.11.

5

What causes CVE-2002-2288 to occur?

CVE-2002-2288 occurs when the server returns an error message that includes the physical path due to non-existent parameters in the HTTP request.

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