CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-3048: Code Injection

First published: Fri Sep 23 2005(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PhpMyFaq 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or include arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the LANGCODE parameter, which also allows direct code injection via the User Agent field in a request packet, which can be activated by using LANGCODE to reference the user tracking data file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
phpMyFAQ=1.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3048?

    CVE-2005-3048 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file access and code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3048?

    To fix CVE-2005-3048, you should upgrade to a patched version of PhpMyFaq released after 1.5.1.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-3048?

    CVE-2005-3048 affects users of PhpMyFaq version 1.5.1.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-3048?

    CVE-2005-3048 can be exploited through directory traversal attacks that manipulate the LANGCODE parameter to access unauthorized files.

  • Can CVE-2005-3048 be used for code injection?

    Yes, CVE-2005-3048 allows attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via the User Agent field.

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