GEN:SID | 1:2347 |
Message | WEB-PHP myPHPNuke partner.php access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the partner.php script which contains known vulnerabilities and is part of the myPHPNuke web application running on a server.
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Impact | Information gathering and possible cross site scripting attack.
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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.
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Affected Systems | myPHPNuke 1.8.8
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can supply code of their choice by including it in the Default_Theme parameter of the partner.php script.
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Ease of Attack | Simple. No exploit software required.
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Corrective Action | Ensure the system is using an up to date version of the software and has had all vendor supplied patches applied.
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Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 6544
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