CVE-2005-4686
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
PunBB 1.2.9, when used alone or with F-ART BLOG:CMS, includes config.php before calling the unregister_globals function, which allows attackers to obtain unspecified sensitive information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PunBB | =1.2.3 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.7 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.5 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.1 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.4 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.8 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.2 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.6 | |
| PunBB | =1.2.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4686?
CVE-2005-4686 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4686?
To fix CVE-2005-4686, you should upgrade PunBB to version 1.2.10 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of PunBB are affected by CVE-2005-4686?
CVE-2005-4686 affects PunBB versions 1.2.1 through 1.2.9.
What type of information could be compromised due to CVE-2005-4686?
CVE-2005-4686 may allow attackers to obtain unspecified sensitive information from the configuration file.
Is CVE-2005-4686 specific to certain configurations of PunBB?
CVE-2005-4686 is not configuration-specific and can occur whether PunBB is used alone or in conjunction with F-ART BLOG:CMS.
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