CVE-2005-2792: Path Traversal
Published Sep 2, 2005
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in welcome.php in phpLDAPadmin 0.9.6 and 0.9.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the customwelcomepage parameter.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=0.9.6
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=0.9.7
Event History
Sep 2, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2792?
CVE-2005-2792 has a medium severity level, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2792?
To fix CVE-2005-2792, upgrade phpLDAPadmin to a version newer than 0.9.7, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of phpLDAPadmin are affected by CVE-2005-2792?
CVE-2005-2792 affects phpLDAPadmin versions 0.9.6 and 0.9.7.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2792 enable?
CVE-2005-2792 enables remote attackers to exploit a directory traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files.
5
Is CVE-2005-2792 considered a threat to web applications?
Yes, CVE-2005-2792 is considered a threat as it can lead to unauthorized file access in web applications using vulnerable versions.