CVE-2005-2540: CRLF Injection
First published: Wed Aug 10 2005(Updated: )
CRLF injection vulnerability in FlatNuke 2.5.5 and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP commands via an ASCII char 13 (carriage return) in the signature field, which is injected into a PHP script without a preceding comment character, which can then be executed by a direct request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb | =2.5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2540?
CVE-2005-2540 has a medium severity as it allows remote execution of arbitrary PHP commands.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2540?
To fix CVE-2005-2540, upgrade to a newer version of FlatNuke that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2005-2540?
CVE-2005-2540 affects FlatNuke version 2.5.5 and possibly earlier versions.
Can CVE-2005-2540 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2540 can be exploited remotely through crafted inputs in the signature field.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-2540?
CVE-2005-2540 is associated with CRLF injection attacks that execute arbitrary PHP commands.
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