CVE-2008-0191

Description

WordPress 2.2.x and 2.3.x allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid p parameter in an rss2 action to the default URI, which reveals the full path and the SQL database structure.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.92% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument663.html
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.html mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39423 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539 third party advisory
http://websecurity.com.ua/1634/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0191?
CVE-2008-0191 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0191?
To fix CVE-2008-0191, 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-2008-0191 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-0191 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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