VDB-25714 · CVE-2005-2183 · SA15951

PhpXmail 0.7/1.1 Error Message class.xmail.php Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in PhpXmail 0.7/1.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file class.xmail.php of the component Error Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-2183. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in PhpXmail 0.7/1.1 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file class.xmail.php of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

class.xmail.php in PhpXmail 0.7 through 1.1 does not properly handle large passwords, which prevents an error message from being returned and allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.

The weakness was shared 07/11/2005 (Website). The advisory is available at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-2183 since 07/10/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

By approaching the search of inurl:class.xmail.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA15951†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/07/2005 🔍
07/10/2005 +3 days 🔍
07/11/2005 +1 days 🔍
07/11/2005 +0 days 🔍
03/11/2015 +3530 days 🔍
07/10/2018 +1217 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-2183 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2183
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25714
Secunia: 15951 - PHPXmail Authentication Bypass Vulnerability, Moderately Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 07/10/2018 08:47
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (48), 07/10/2018 08:47 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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