Mambo Site Server up to 3.0.5 index2.php PHPSESSID information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Mambo Site Server up to 3.0.5. Impacted is an unknown function of the file index2.php. The manipulation of the argument PHPSESSID results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1011. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mambo Site Server up to 3.0.5 (Content Management System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file index2.php. The manipulation of the argument PHPSESSID with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

index2.php in Mambo Site Server 3.0.0 through 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to gain Mambo administrator privileges by setting the PHPSESSID parameter and providing the appropriate administrator information in other parameters.

The bug was discovered 07/24/2001. The weakness was presented 07/24/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-1011. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.nl. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:index2.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10388 (Mambo Site Server Administrator Password Bypass Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6910), SecurityFocus (BID 3093†), OSVDB (1911†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6655†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mambo-foundation.org

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2001-1011 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1011
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17088
X-Force: 6910 - Mambo Site Server \
SecurityFocus: 3093 - Mambo Site Server Administrator Password Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1911 - Mambo Open Source index2.php Administrator Password Bypass
Vulnerability Center: 6655 - Miro Construct Pty Ltd Mambo Site Server 3.0 - 3.0.5 Allows Gaining Privileges via \x27index2.php\x27, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 16:08
Updated: 09/30/2025 11:26
Changes: 07/07/2014 16:08 (73), 06/03/2019 11:49 (1), 09/30/2025 11:26 (21)
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Cache ID: 216:462:103

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