CVE-2004-2018: High severity Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Php-Nuke 6.x through 7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the modpath parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.5_beta1
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.5
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=7.0
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=7.2
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=7.0_final
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.5_rc2
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=7.3
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.5_rc3
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.0
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.5_final
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.7
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.6
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.9
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=7.1
Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke=6.5_rc1

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2018?

CVE-2004-2018 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2018?

To fix CVE-2004-2018, upgrade to a patched version of PHP-Nuke that is not vulnerable, such as versions newer than 7.3.

3

Which versions of PHP-Nuke are affected by CVE-2004-2018?

CVE-2004-2018 affects PHP-Nuke versions 6.x through 7.3, including specific releases like 6.5, 7.0, and 7.3.

4

What can attackers do if CVE-2004-2018 is exploited?

If CVE-2004-2018 is exploited, attackers can run unauthorized PHP scripts, potentially compromising the web server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2018 if I cannot update immediately?

As a workaround for CVE-2004-2018, restrict access to the index.php file and minimize the usage of remote file inclusions.

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