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CVE-2013-7196

5.5 · MEDIUM

static/ajax.php in PHPFox 3.7.3, 3.7.4, and 3.7.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended "Only Me" restrictions and comment on a private publication via a request with a modified val[…

Published Apr 18, 2014phpfoxCWE-264EPSS 2.32%

Overview

CVE-2013-7196 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpfox phpfox. It was published on April 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

static/ajax.php in PHPFox 3.7.3, 3.7.4, and 3.7.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended "Only Me" restrictions and comment on a private publication via a request with a modified val[item_id] parameter for the publication.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpfox. Update phpfox 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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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531745/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/66677Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92336Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531745/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/66677Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92336

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7196?

CVE-2013-7196 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpfox phpfox. It was published on April 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-7196?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-7196?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpfox. Update phpfox 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-2013-7196?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-7196 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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