Improper Permission Check in phpMyFAQ Affects User Data Access
CVE-2014-6047

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

pHPMyFAQ

Status
pHPMyFAQ
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2018

What is CVE-2014-6047?

The vulnerability in phpMyFAQ prior to version 2.8.13 allows authenticated users with specific permissions to bypass attachment download restrictions. This flaw occurs due to inadequate permissions validation, enabling unauthorized access to arbitrary attachments. As a result, sensitive information might be exposed to users who should not have visibility into these files. It is crucial for users and administrators to upgrade to a fixed version to mitigate potential risks.

References

http://techdefencelabs.com/security-advisories.html
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https://www.phpmyfaq.de/security/advisory-2014-09-16
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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