7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0267

First published: Thu Feb 10 2005(Updated: )

index.php in FlatNuke 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to create an administrator account via carriage returns and #10 in the url_avatar field, which is interpreted as a sensitive directive.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb=2.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0267?

    CVE-2005-0267 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain administrative access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0267?

    To fix CVE-2005-0267, you should upgrade FlatNuke to the latest version that has addressed this vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-0267?

    The impact of CVE-2005-0267 includes unauthorized administrative access, which can compromise the entire FlatNuke application.

  • Which versions of FlatNuke are affected by CVE-2005-0267?

    CVE-2005-0267 specifically affects FlatNuke version 2.5.1.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2005-0267?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-0267 by manipulating the url_avatar field with carriage returns to create unauthorized administrator accounts.

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