CVE-2013-2563: Low severity Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2014
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Updated

Mambo CMS 4.6.5 uses world-readable permissions on configuration.php, which allows local users to obtain the admin password hash by reading the file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms=4.6.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2563?

CVE-2013-2563 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2013-2563 affect Mambo CMS?

CVE-2013-2563 allows local users to read the configuration.php file, potentially exposing the admin password hash.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-2563?

Users running Mambo CMS version 4.6.5 are affected by CVE-2013-2563.

4

How do I fix CVE-2013-2563?

To fix CVE-2013-2563, ensure that the permissions on configuration.php are restricted and not world-readable.

5

What are the potential risks of CVE-2013-2563?

The risks include unauthorized access to admin credentials and further exploitation of the Mambo CMS installation.

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