PHP-Nuke sql_debug Information Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10856

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to information disclosure.

Description

In PHP-Nuke, the sql_layer.php script contains a debugging feature that may be used by attackers to disclose sensitive information about all SQL queries.

Access to the debugging feature is not restricted to administrators.

Solution

Add '$sql_debug = 0;' in config.php.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10856

File Name: php_nuke_sql_debug.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 2/7/2002

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:phpnuke:php-nuke

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/18/2002

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-2032

BID: 3906