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RUNCMS, Ciamos, e-Xoops reveal server path via viewcat.php

CVE-2005-0827 · published 21 years ago
Summary

The viewcat.php page in RUNCMS 1.1A, Ciamos 0.9.2 RC1 and e-Xoops 1.05 Rev3 can show the server’s file location when a specially crafted request is sent. This information can help an attacker understand the inside of your system and plan further attacks. Apply the vendor’s latest update or modify the script to validate the parameter and suppress error messages.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ciamos ciamos 0.9.2_rc1
cpe:2.3:a:ciamos:ciamos:0.9.2_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
e-xoops e-xoops 1.05_rev3
cpe:2.3:a:e-xoops:e-xoops:1.05_rev3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
runcms runcms 1.1a
cpe:2.3:a:runcms:runcms:1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Viewcat.php in (1) RUNCMS 1.1A, (2) Ciamos 0.9.2 RC1, e-Xoops 1.05 Rev3, and possibly other products based on e-Xoops (exoops), allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid...
Viewcat.php in (1) RUNCMS 1.1A, (2) Ciamos 0.9.2 RC1, e-Xoops 1.05 Rev3, and possibly other products based on e-Xoops (exoops), allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid parameter to the convertorderbytrans function, which reveals the path in a PHP error message.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published2 May 2005
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-0827 · NVD
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