PHP-Fusion < 5.00 viewthread.php Arbitrary Message Thread / Forum Access

medium Nessus Plugin ID 16336

Synopsis

The remote web server hosts a PHP script that is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

A vulnerability exists in the version of PHP-Fusion installed on the remote host that may allow an attacker to read the contents of arbitrary forums and threads, regardless of the attacker's privileges.

Solution

Upgrade to PHP-Fusion 5.00 or later.

See Also

https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/389733

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 16336

File Name: php_fusion_info_leak.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 2/9/2005

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:php_fusion:php_fusion

Required KB Items: www/PHP, www/php_fusion

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/9/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-0345

BID: 12482