CVE-2008-0191: Infoleak
First published: Thu Jan 10 2008(Updated: )
WordPress 2.2.x and 2.3.x allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid p parameter in an rss2 action to the default URI, which reveals the full path and the SQL database structure.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | =2.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539
- http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument663.html
- http://websecurity.com.ua/1634/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39423
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0191?
CVE-2008-0191 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2008-0191 impact WordPress users?
CVE-2008-0191 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as full path details and SQL database structure.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2008-0191?
CVE-2008-0191 affects WordPress versions 2.2.x and 2.3.x.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0191?
To fix CVE-2008-0191, it is recommended to upgrade to a WordPress version later than 2.3.
Can CVE-2008-0191 lead to further exploits?
Yes, the information disclosed by CVE-2008-0191 can potentially be used by attackers to exploit other vulnerabilities.
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