CVE-2005-1996: Code Injection

Published Jun 15, 2005
·
Updated

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in start.php in Bitrix Site Manager 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the SERVER[DOCUMENTROOT] parameter.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager=4.0.7
Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager=4.0.3
Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager=4.0.4
Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager=4.0.2
Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager=4.0.6
Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager=4.0.8
Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager=4.0.5
Bitrix Bitrix Site Manager=4.0.0

Event History

Jun 15, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1996?

CVE-2005-1996 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1996?

To fix CVE-2005-1996, upgrade Bitrix Site Manager to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability, ideally 4.0.9 or later.

3

What versions of Bitrix Site Manager are affected by CVE-2005-1996?

CVE-2005-1996 affects Bitrix Site Manager versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.8.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2005-1996?

CVE-2005-1996 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1996 if I cannot update Bitrix Site Manager?

While the best solution is to update, temporarily restricting file inclusion or disabling the affected features could mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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