CVE-2005-3048 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in PhpMyFaq version 1.5.1, allowing remote attackers to read or include arbitrary files by manipulating the LANGCODE parameter. This flaw also enables direct code injection via the User-Agent field, which can be activated by referencing the user tracking data file. With a CVSS score of 6.4, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring no authentication and having low attack complexity, potentially leading to information disclosure and arbitrary code execution. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit for remote shell injection via the User-Agent field is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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