vendor:
PHPNuke Search Module
by:
Unknown
5
CVSS
MEDIUM
Directory Traversal
22
CWE
Product Name: PHPNuke Search Module
Affected Version From:
Affected Version To:
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE:
Platforms Tested:
2005
PHPNuke Search Module Directory Traversal Vulnerability
The PHPNuke Search Module is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability. This vulnerability occurs due to a lack of proper sanitization of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view files that are only intended to be accessible to authenticated and authorized users. The attacker can use the information obtained in further attacks.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to sanitize user-supplied input and implement proper access controls to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive files.