7.5
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-4558: Code Injection

First published: Fri Dec 17 2010(Updated: )

phpMyFAQ 2.6.11 and 2.6.12, as distributed between December 4th and December 15th 2010, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in the getTopTen method in inc/Faq.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
phpMyFAQ=2.6.11
phpMyFAQ=2.6.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-4558?

    CVE-2010-4558 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-4558?

    To fix CVE-2010-4558, you should upgrade to a patched version of phpMyFAQ that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-4558?

    CVE-2010-4558 affects users of phpMyFAQ versions 2.6.11 and 2.6.12.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2010-4558 enable?

    CVE-2010-4558 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code through the compromised getTopTen method.

  • When was CVE-2010-4558 discovered?

    CVE-2010-4558 was introduced in phpMyFAQ versions 2.6.11 and 2.6.12, distributed between December 4th and December 15th, 2010.

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