WIKINDX config.inc file allows attacker to obtain information

wikindx-configinc-obtain-information (15885) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

WIKINDX could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted HTTP request for the config.inc file, which would allow the attacker to view the configuration file.

Platforms Affected:

  • WIKINDX, WIKINDX prior to 0.9.9g

Remedy:

Update to the latest version of WIKINDX (0.9.9g or later), available from the SourceForge.net Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

  • SourceForge.net, SourceForge.net: Project Info - WIKINDX at http://sourceforge.net/projects/wikindx/.
  • CVE-2004-2506: Unparsed web content delivery vulnerability in WIKINDX before 0.9.9g allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct HTTP request to the config.inc file.
  • SA11394: WIKINDX Exposure of Configuration File

Reported:

Apr 16, 2004

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