GNU phpBook 2.1.0 Error Message information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GNU phpBook 2.1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2011-3771. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU phpBook 2.1.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

phpBook 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by doc/update_smilies_1.50-1.60.php and certain other files.

The weakness was disclosed 09/23/2011 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3771 since 09/23/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

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 X-Force (70601). The entries VDB-58727, VDB-58726, VDB-58725 and VDB-58724 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

phpBook

Version

2.1.0

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Timelineinfo

09/23/2011 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1277 days 🔍
02/10/2019 +1420 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-3771 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3771
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58672
X-Force: 70601

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/10/2019 11:42
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (46), 02/10/2019 11:42 (2)
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