CVE-2005-0438: Medium severity Awstats AWStats vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2005
·Updated
awstats.pl in AWStats 6.3 and 6.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by setting the debug parameter.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Awstats AWStats=6.3
Awstats AWStats=6.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 15, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0438?
CVE-2005-0438 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0438?
To fix CVE-2005-0438, upgrade to AWStats version 6.5 or later, as earlier versions contain the vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0438?
CVE-2005-0438 affects users running AWStats versions 6.3 and 6.4.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-0438?
CVE-2005-0438 allows remote attackers to exploit the debug parameter for gaining sensitive information.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-0438?
The potential impacts of CVE-2005-0438 include unauthorized access to sensitive data by leveraging debug information.