CVE-2005-2691
First published: Wed Aug 24 2005(Updated: )
includes/common.php in RunCMS 1.2 and earlier calls the extract function with EXTR_OVERWRITE on HTTP POST variables, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary variables, possibly allowing execution of arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Runcms | =1.1a | |
| Runcms | =1.2 | |
| Runcms | =1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2691?
CVE-2005-2691 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2691?
To fix CVE-2005-2691, update your RunCMS to version 1.3 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What versions of RunCMS are affected by CVE-2005-2691?
CVE-2005-2691 affects RunCMS versions 1.1, 1.1a, and 1.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-2691?
The impact of CVE-2005-2691 is that it allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary variables, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Who can exploit CVE-2005-2691?
CVE-2005-2691 can be exploited by remote attackers who can send crafted HTTP POST requests to the affected server.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/runcms
- canonical/runcms
- version/runcms/1.1a
- version/runcms/1.2
- version/runcms/1.1