CVE-2005-0571 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files in PunBB via the plugin parameter in admin_loader.php, exposing sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0571?
CVE-2005-0571 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
admin_loader.php in PunBB 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the plugin parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0571?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Punbb Punbb.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0571?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0571 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2005-0571 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0571 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rv6h-qw72-4r4w.