CVE-2005-4015

Description

PHP Web Statistik 1.4 does not rotate the log database or limit the size of the referer field, which allows remote attackers to fill the log files via a large number of requests, as demonstrated using pixel.php.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.46%

Vendor Advisory uni-stuttgart.de Vendor Advisory ush.it

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://freewebstat.com/changelog-english.html
http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/bugtraq/2005/11/msg00325.html	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.ush.it/2005/11/19/php-web-statistik/	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23386	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/214	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4015?: CVE-2005-4015 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-4015?: To fix CVE-2005-4015, 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-2005-4015 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-4015 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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