CVE-2009-2303

Description

index.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a negative integer value for the start parameter in a search action, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504574/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51392 vdb entry
http://websec.id3as.com/aardvark-topsites-php-521-security-vulnerabilities-disclosure/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2303?
CVE-2009-2303 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2303?
To fix CVE-2009-2303, 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-2009-2303 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-2303 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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