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
Patch Available
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
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.