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CVE-2005-0459

First published: Thu Feb 17 2005(Updated: )

phpMyAdmin 2.6.2-dev, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to determine the full path of the web root via a direct request to select_lang.lib.php, which reveals the path in a PHP error message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PhpMyAdmin=2.0
PhpMyAdmin=2.0.1
PhpMyAdmin=2.0.2
PhpMyAdmin=2.0.3
PhpMyAdmin=2.0.4
PhpMyAdmin=2.0.5
PhpMyAdmin=2.1
PhpMyAdmin=2.1.1
PhpMyAdmin=2.1.2
PhpMyAdmin=2.2.2
PhpMyAdmin=2.2.3
PhpMyAdmin=2.2.4
PhpMyAdmin=2.2.5
PhpMyAdmin=2.2.6
PhpMyAdmin=2.2_pre1
PhpMyAdmin=2.2_rc1
PhpMyAdmin=2.2_rc2
PhpMyAdmin=2.2_rc3
PhpMyAdmin=2.3.1
PhpMyAdmin=2.3.2
PhpMyAdmin=2.4.0
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.0
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.1
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.2
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.4
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.5
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.5_pl1
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.5_rc1
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.5_rc2
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.6_rc1
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.7
PhpMyAdmin=2.5.7_pl1
PhpMyAdmin=2.6.0_pl1
PhpMyAdmin=2.6.0_pl2
PhpMyAdmin=2.6.0_pl3
PhpMyAdmin=2.6.2_dev

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0459?

    CVE-2005-0459 has a severity rating of moderate, as it allows remote users to determine the server's full path.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0459?

    To fix CVE-2005-0459, upgrade to phpMyAdmin version 2.6.2 or later to ensure proper path obfuscation.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2005-0459?

    CVE-2005-0459 affects phpMyAdmin versions up to and including 2.6.2-dev, as well as earlier versions.

  • What impact does CVE-2005-0459 have on my server?

    CVE-2005-0459 may expose sensitive information regarding the file structure of your server to remote attackers.

  • Is CVE-2005-0459 a vulnerability related to PHP error messages?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0459 exploits PHP error messages to reveal the full web root path.

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