CVE-2015-5959

Description

Froxlor before 0.9.33.2 with the default configuration/setup might allow remote attackers to obtain the database password by reading /logs/sql-error.log.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.46% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76097 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/commit/8558533a9148a2a0302c9c177abff8e4e4075b92 third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/07/2 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5959?
CVE-2015-5959 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5959?
To fix CVE-2015-5959, 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-2015-5959 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-5959 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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