CVE-2000-1229 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Phorum 3.0.7, allowing remote Phorum administrators to read arbitrary files. By manipulating the default .langfile name field in the Master Settings administrative function with ".." sequences, an attacker can cause the admin.php3 page to display sensitive files. This vulnerability has a medium severity CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, resulting in potential information disclosure. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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