HTTP: Coolforum Source Disclosure

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in CoolForum HTTP-based BBS software. Versions 0.5 beta and earlier are vulnerable. Attackers can view normally inaccessable PHP files on the Web server; specifically, they can view connect.php to obtain information about database connection.

Extended Description

Configuration and program information, as well as files with access protection, may be accessed.

References

URL: http://www.coolforum.net/

Short Name
HTTP:PHP:COOLFORUM-SRC-DISC
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Coolforum Disclosure Source
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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