CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1724

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ReadMe First.txt file in PHP-Fusion 4.0 instructs users to set the permissions on the fusion_admin/db_backups directory to world read/write/execute (777), which allows remote attackers to download or view database backups, which have easily guessable filenames and contain the administrator username and password.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential disclosure of administrator credentials and access to database backups, which could lead to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the permissions of the fusion_admin/db_backups directory to more restrictive values (e.g., 755 or 700) and remove or secure existing database backups.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The ReadMe First.txt file in PHP-Fusion 4.0 instructs users to set the permissions on the fusion_admin/db_backups directory to world read/write/execute (777), which allows remote attackers to download or view database backups, which have easily guessable filenames and contain the administrator username and password.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS