CVE-2005-3680: Medium severity Xoops Xoops vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2005
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in editorregistry.php in XOOPS 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to read or include arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsConfig[language] parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xoops Xoops=2.2.3

Event History

Nov 18, 2005
CVE Published
11:03 PM
Nov 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3680?

CVE-2005-3680 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to arbitrary local files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3680?

To fix CVE-2005-3680, upgrade your XOOPS installation to a version beyond 2.2.3 where this vulnerability is patched.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2005-3680?

CVE-2005-3680 can be exploited by remote attackers using directory traversal techniques to read or include sensitive files from the server.

4

Which versions of XOOPS are affected by CVE-2005-3680?

CVE-2005-3680 specifically affects XOOPS version 2.2.3.

5

What is the primary impact of CVE-2005-3680 on web applications?

The primary impact of CVE-2005-3680 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from local files on the server.

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