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GEN:SID | 1:2346 |
Message | WEB-PHP myPHPNuke chatheader.php access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the chatheader.php script which contains known vulnerabilities and is part of the myPHPNuke web application running on a server. |
Impact | Information gathering and possible cross site scripting attack. |
Detailed Information | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known vulnerability in the myPHPNuke web application running on a server. Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the application which can lead to cross site scripting attacks. |
Affected Systems | myPHPNuke 1.8.8 |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker can supply code of their choice by including it in the Default_Theme parameter of the chatheader.php script. |
Ease of Attack | Simple. No exploit software required. |
Corrective Action | Ensure the system is using an up to date version of the software and has had all vendor supplied patches applied. |
Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 6544 |
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DID:440577
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