CVE-2003-1245: Critical severity mambo mambo site server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

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

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mambo Mambo Site Server=4.0.12_rc2
Mambo Mambo Site Server=4.0.12_rc2

Remediation

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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