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CVE-2005-4358

admin/admin_disallow.php in phpBB 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to obtain the i...

Medium CVSS 5.0

Overview

admin/admin_disallow.php in phpBB 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via a direct request with a non-empty setmodules parameter, which causes an invalid append_sid function call that leaks the path in an error message.

CWE: N/A Published: 2005-12-20T01:03:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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