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CVE-2005-0879

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file include vulnerability in (1) content.php and (2) index.php for Vortex Portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the act parameter.

Published May 2, 2005vortex_portalEPSS 8.61%

Overview

CVE-2005-0879 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vortex_portal vortex_portal. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP remote file include vulnerability in (1) content.php and (2) index.php for Vortex Portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the act parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vortex_portal. Update vortex_portal to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0879?

CVE-2005-0879 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vortex_portal vortex_portal. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0879?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0879?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vortex_portal. Update vortex_portal to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0879?

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