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CVE-2005-2053

5.0 · MEDIUM

Just another flat file (JAF) CMS before 3.0 Final allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) an * (asterisk) in the id parameter, (2) a blank id parameter, or (3) an * (asteris…

Published Jun 28, 2005salims_softhouseEPSS 1.72%

Overview

CVE-2005-2053 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting salims_softhouse jaf_cms. It was published on June 28, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Just another flat file (JAF) CMS before 3.0 Final allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) an * (asterisk) in the id parameter, (2) a blank id parameter, or (3) an * (asterisk) in the disp parameter to index.php, which reveals the path in an error message. NOTE: a followup suggests that this may be a directory traversal or file inclusion vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from salims_softhouse. Update jaf_cms 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-2005-2053?

CVE-2005-2053 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting salims_softhouse jaf_cms. It was published on June 28, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-2053?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2053?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from salims_softhouse. Update jaf_cms 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.

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