2.1
CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-2562

First published: Mon Jun 09 2014(Updated: )

Mambo CMS 4.6.5 stores the MySQL database password in cleartext in the document root, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mambo CMS=4.6.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-2562?

    CVE-2013-2562 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of exposing sensitive database credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-2562?

    To fix CVE-2013-2562, you should relocate the configuration file that contains the MySQL database password to a non-accessible directory from the web root.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-2562?

    CVE-2013-2562 affects users of Mambo CMS version 4.6.5.

  • What type of information does CVE-2013-2562 expose?

    CVE-2013-2562 exposes the MySQL database password in cleartext, which can lead to unauthorized access to the database.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2013-2562?

    Yes, CVE-2013-2562 can be exploited by local users who have access to the document root of the Mambo CMS installation.

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