WIKINDX config.inc file allows attacker to obtain information
| wikindx-configinc-obtain-information (15885) |  Medium 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.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Update to the latest version of WIKINDX (0.9.9g or later), available from the SourceForge.net Web site. See References.
References:
- SourceForge.net: SourceForge.net: Project Info - 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
Platforms Affected:
- WIKINDX WIKINDX prior to 0.9.9g
Reported:
Apr 16, 2004
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