PHPMyFAQ Logs Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
BID:14930
Info
PHPMyFAQ Logs Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 14930 |
| Class: | Access Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Sep 23 2005 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Sep 23 2005 12:00AM |
| Credit: | rgod is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability. |
| Vulnerable: |
phpMyFAQ phpMyFAQ 1.5.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
PHPMyFAQ Logs Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
PHPMyFAQ is prone to an unauthorized access vulnerability. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view the application log file.
This vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of various valid usernames, which could aid in brute force attacks; information obtained may aid an attacker in further attacks.
PHPMyFAQ is prone to an unauthorized access vulnerability. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view the application log file.
This vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of various valid usernames, which could aid in brute force attacks; information obtained may aid an attacker in further attacks.
Exploit / POC
PHPMyFAQ Logs Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
No exploit is required.
The following proof of concept is available where [date] is the date of a log file entry:
http://www.example.com/phpmyfaq/data/tracking[date]
No exploit is required.
The following proof of concept is available where [date] is the date of a log file entry:
http://www.example.com/phpmyfaq/data/tracking[date]
Solution / Fix
PHPMyFAQ Logs Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
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PHPMyFAQ Logs Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
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