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CVE-2005-4448

First published: Wed Dec 21 2005(Updated: )

FlatNuke 2.5.6 verifies authentication credentials based on an MD5 checksum of the admin name and the hashed password rather than the plaintext password, which allows attackers to gain privileges by obtaining the password hash (possibly via CVE-2005-2813), then calculating the credentials and including them in the secid cookie.

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-2005-4448?

    CVE-2005-4448 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-4448?

    To fix CVE-2005-4448, it's recommended to upgrade to FlatNuke version 2.5.7 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2005-4448?

    CVE-2005-4448 affects FlatNuke version 2.5.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4448?

    CVE-2005-4448 is an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper handling of password hashes.

  • Can CVE-2005-4448 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-4448 can be exploited remotely if an attacker obtains the password hash.

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