CVE-2005-3049 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive tracking data by requesting predictable filenames stored under the web root in PhpMyFaq.
- 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-2005-3049?
CVE-2005-3049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq, published on 23 Sep 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PhpMyFaq 1.5.1 stores data files under the web document root with insufficient access control and predictable filenames, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to the data/tracking[DATE] file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3049?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3049?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3049 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-3049 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3049 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-rxch-49p9-53hx.