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CVE-2003-1245

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

index2.php in Mambo 4.0.12 allows remote attackers to gain administrator access via a URL request where session_id is set to the MD5 hash of a session cookie.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mambo Site Server=4.0.12_rc2
Mambo Site Server=4.0.12_rc2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-1245?

    CVE-2003-1245 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized administrative access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-1245?

    To fix CVE-2003-1245, upgrade to a patched version of Mambo beyond 4.0.12, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2003-1245?

    Exploitation of CVE-2003-1245 allows attackers to gain unauthorized administrator access to the Mambo site.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2003-1245?

    CVE-2003-1245 specifically affects Mambo 4.0.12 and its RC2 version.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2003-1245?

    Yes, there are publicly known exploits that leverage CVE-2003-1245 to compromise the Mambo application.

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