CVE-2006-5702: Infoleak
Tikiwiki 1.9.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (MySQL username and password) via an empty sortmode parameter in (1) tiki-listpages.php, (2) tiki-lastchanges.php, (3) messu-archive.php, (4) messu-mailbox.php, (5) messu-sent.php, (6) tiki-directoryaddsite.php, (7) tiki-directoryranking.php, (8) tiki-directorysearch.php, (9) tiki-forums.php, (10) tiki-viewforum.php, (11) tiki-friends.php, (12) tiki-listblogs.php, (13) tiki-listfaqs.php, (14) tiki-listtrackers.php, (15) tiki-listusers.php, (16) tiki-mytiki.php, (17) tiki-notepadlist.php, (18) tiki-orphanpages.php, (19) tiki-shoutbox.php, (20) tiki-usermenu.php, and (21) tiki-webmailcontacts.php, which reveal the information in certain database error messages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5702?
CVE-2006-5702 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5702?
To fix CVE-2006-5702, upgrade Tikiwiki to version 1.9.6 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
What types of information can be exposed by CVE-2006-5702?
CVE-2006-5702 can expose sensitive information such as MySQL usernames and passwords.
Which versions of Tikiwiki are affected by CVE-2006-5702?
CVE-2006-5702 specifically affects Tikiwiki version 1.9.5.
What parameters are exploited in CVE-2006-5702?
CVE-2006-5702 is exploited through the empty sort_mode parameter in various Tikiwiki PHP scripts.