CVE-2005-3979

Description

relocate_server.php in Coppermine Photo Gallery (CPG) 1.4.2 and 1.4 beta is not removed after installation and does not use authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as database configuration, via a direct request.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.60%
Vendor Advisory coppermine-gallery.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/17855 third party advisory permissions required
http://coppermine-gallery.net/forum/index.php?topic=24217.0 vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2698 permissions required vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3979?
CVE-2005-3979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3979?
To fix CVE-2005-3979, 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-2005-3979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3979 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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