CVE-2005-0459

Public Exploit

Description

phpMyAdmin 2.6.2-dev, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to determine the full path of the web root via a direct request to select_lang.lib.php, which reveals the path in a PHP error message.

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory securitytracker.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013210 exploit vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0459?
CVE-2005-0459 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0459?
To fix CVE-2005-0459, 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-2005-0459 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2005-0459 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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