CVE-2020-11579
First published: Thu Sep 03 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Chadha PHPKB 9.0 Enterprise Edition. installer/test-connection.php (part of the installation process) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose local files on hosts running PHP before 7.2.16, or on hosts where the MySQL ALLOW LOCAL DATA INFILE option is enabled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Chadhaajay Phpkb | =9.0 | |
| PHP PHP | <7.2.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11579?
CVE-2020-11579 is a vulnerability in Chadha PHPKB 9.0 Enterprise Edition that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose local files on hosts running PHP before 7.2.16 or on hosts where the MySQL ALLOW LOCAL DATA INFILE option is enabled.
How does CVE-2020-11579 impact systems?
CVE-2020-11579 allows an attacker to disclose local files on vulnerable systems.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-11579?
Chadha PHPKB 9.0 Enterprise Edition is affected by CVE-2020-11579, as well as PHP versions before 7.2.16.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-11579?
CVE-2020-11579 is considered high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can CVE-2020-11579 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2020-11579, update PHP to version 7.2.16 or later and disable the MySQL ALLOW LOCAL DATA INFILE option if not required.
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