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PostNuke Install Script Admin Password Disclosure

high Nessus Plugin ID 14190

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Synopsis

A remote web application can be re-configured.

Description

The remote host is running the PostNuke content management system.

The installation script of the remote PostNuke CMS (install.php) is accessible. An attacker may access it to reconfigure the remote PostNuke installation and obtain the password of the remote database and PostNuke installation.

Solution

Delete install.php

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 14190

File Name: postnuke_install_php.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 8/2/2004

Updated: 5/14/2025

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:postnuke_software_foundation:postnuke

Required KB Items: www/postnuke

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Reference Information

BID: 10793