CVE-2003-1486

Description

Phorum 3.4 through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web server via an incorrect HTTP request to (1) smileys.php, (2) quick_listrss.php, (3) purge.php, (4) news.php, (5) memberlist.php, (6) forum_listrss.php, (7) forum_list_rdf.php, (8) forum_list.php, or (9) move.php, which leaks the information in an error message.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7571 vdb entry patch
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3288 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12499 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/321310 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1486?
CVE-2003-1486 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1486?
To fix CVE-2003-1486, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-1486 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-1486 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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