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CVE-2002-2288: Infoleak

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mambo (MamboCMS)=4.0.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2288?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2288?

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

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-2288?

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

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-2288?

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

  • 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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