CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-5094

First published: Sun Aug 26 2012(Updated: )

The deleteinstallfiles function in control/ContentController.php in SilverStripe 2.3.x before 2.3.7 does not require ADMIN permissions, which allows remote attackers to delete index.php and "disrupt mod_rewrite-less URL routing."

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.0
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.0-rc1
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.0-rc2
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.0-rc3
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.1
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.1-rc1
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.1-rc2
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.2
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.3
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.4
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.5
SilverStripe CMS=2.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-5094?

    CVE-2010-5094 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to disrupt website functionality by allowing unauthorized file deletion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-5094?

    To fix CVE-2010-5094, you should upgrade SilverStripe to version 2.3.7 or later, which includes the necessary permissions enforcement.

  • Which versions of SilverStripe are affected by CVE-2010-5094?

    CVE-2010-5094 affects SilverStripe versions 2.3.0 to 2.3.6, including various release candidates.

  • Can exploiting CVE-2010-5094 lead to data loss?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2010-5094 could lead to data loss as unauthorized users can delete critical files like index.php.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2010-5094?

    While specific exploits for CVE-2010-5094 are not widely documented, the vulnerability itself allows for file deletion without proper permissions.

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