CVE-2005-2433: Medium severity Tincan Phplist vulnerability
PhpList allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) about.php, (2) connect.php, (3) domainstats.php or (4) usercheck.php in publichtml/lists/admin directory, (5) attributes.php, (6) dbcheck.php, (7) importcsv.php, (8) user.php, (9) usermgt.php, or (10) users.php in admin/commonlib/pages directory, (11) helloworld.php, or (12) sidebar.php in publichtml/lists/admin/plugins directory, or (13) main.php in publichtml/lists/admin/plugsins/defaultplugin directory, which reveal the path in an error message.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2433?
CVE-2005-2433 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2433?
To fix CVE-2005-2433, ensure that access controls are properly implemented and restrict direct access to sensitive PHP files in the public_html/lists/admin directory.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2433?
CVE-2005-2433 affects PHPList versions prior to the security updates that address the vulnerability.
What kind of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2005-2433?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-2433 to gain access to sensitive information by directly requesting certain PHP files without authentication.
Is CVE-2005-2433 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2005-2433 is remotely exploitable, allowing attackers to access sensitive files over the internet.