CVE-2014-6047:phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to read arbitrary attachments by leveraging incorrect "download an attachment" permission checks.

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The vulnerability in phpMyFAQ before version 2.8.13 allows authenticated users with specific permissions to access and read arbitrary attachments due to inadequate permission checks for downloading attachments.

Overview

This CVE (CVE-2014-6047) affects phpMyFAQ versions prior to 2.8.13. It was published on September 16, 2014, by MITRE. The vulnerability allows authenticated users to view attachments they should not have access to, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users should upgrade their phpMyFAQ installations to version 2.8.13 or later. This version includes fixes for the permission checks related to downloading attachments, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive files.

References

  1. CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-6047
  2. phpMyFAQ Security Advisory: https://www.phpmyfaq.de/security/advisory-2014-09-16
  3. Tech Defence Labs Security Advisories: http://techdefencelabs.com/security-advisories.html

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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