CVE-2005-0435 describes a vulnerability in AWStats versions 6.3 and 6.4, where remote attackers can read server web logs. By manipulating the loadplugin and pluginmode parameters to "rawlog," an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive log data. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity, with a network attack vector, low complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality impact. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry exists for a denial-of-service vulnerability in AWStats 6.4, though not directly for this log reading flaw. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:awstats:awstats:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:awstats:awstats:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.