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CVE-2005-2813

First published: Wed Sep 07 2005(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in FlatNuke 2.5.6 and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences and "%00" (trailing null byte) characters in the id parameter to the read mod in index.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb=2.5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2813?

    CVE-2005-2813 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2813?

    To fix CVE-2005-2813, upgrade to the latest version of FlatNuke that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2813?

    CVE-2005-2813 affects FlatNuke versions 2.5.6 and possibly earlier versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-2813 enable?

    CVE-2005-2813 enables directory traversal attacks allowing unauthorized access to system files.

  • Can CVE-2005-2813 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2005-2813 can result in data breaches due to unauthorized file access.

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