CVE-2005-3050: Medium severity PhpMyFaq phpmyfaq vulnerability

Published Sep 23, 2005
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Updated

PhpMyFaq 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a LANGCODE parameter that does not exist, which reveals the path in an error message.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PhpMyFaq phpmyfaq=1.5.1

Event History

Sep 23, 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-2005-3050?

CVE-2005-3050 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3050?

To fix CVE-2005-3050, upgrade phpMyFAQ to a version later than 1.5.1 which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2005-3050?

The impact of CVE-2005-3050 is that it allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive file path information from the server.

4

Which versions of phpMyFAQ are affected by CVE-2005-3050?

CVE-2005-3050 specifically affects phpMyFAQ version 1.5.1.

5

How can I mitigate risk from CVE-2005-3050 before applying a patch?

To mitigate risk from CVE-2005-3050, ensure that sensitive information is not exposed through error messages and consider implementing additional access controls.

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