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e4ums SiteSearch Database Content Disclosure Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA9645
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Release Date:
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2003-09-01
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Popularity:
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4,685 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | e4ums SiteSearch 1.x
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Description:
A security issue has been reported in e4ums SiteSearch, which may allow malicious people to gain knowledge of sensitive information.
The problem is that the e4ums SiteSearch database file "searchDB.mdb" by default is accessible by anyone. This may disclose various information including the administrative username and password.
The issue has been reported in version 1.1. However, other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Place the database in a separate directory and restrict access to it.
Use another product.
Provided and/or discovered by:
CyberTalon
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