PHP < 3.0 mylog.html/mlog.html Arbitrary File Access

medium Nessus Plugin ID 15708

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Synopsis

Arbitrary files may be read on the remote host.

Description

The remote host is running PHP/FI.

The remote version of this software contains a flaw in the files mylog.html/mlog.html that can allow a remote attacker to view arbitrary files on the remote host.

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.0 or newer.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 15708

File Name: php_arbitrary_file_access.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 11/13/2004

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:php:php

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/19/1997

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0068, CVE-1999-0346

BID: 713

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