pHNews genbackup.php information disclosure
| phnews-genbackup-info-disclosure (48801) |  Low Risk |
Description:
pHNews could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on the genbackup.php script. By sending a direct request, a remote attacker could download the backup database and obtain sensitive information.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- SourceForge.net: pHNews.
- CVE-2009-0866: pHNews Alpha 1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for extra/genbackup.php.
- OSVDB ID: 52569: pHNews extra/genbackup.php Direct Request Database Disclosure
Platforms Affected:
- pHMicroboard pHNews alpha1
Reported:
Feb 17, 2009
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email ignore thisxforceignore this@ignore thisus.ignore thisibm.comignore this