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CVE-2005-3550: toendaCMS admin page can expose any server file

CVE-2005-3550 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The admin.php page in toendaCMS versions before 0.6.2 lets an attacker use special characters in the id_user field to read files anywhere on the server. This could reveal sensitive information or help further attacks. Upgrade to version 0.6.2 or later, or apply a patch that blocks the directory traversal.

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
toenda_software_development toendacms <= 0.6.1
cpe:2.3:a:toenda_software_development:toendacms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in toendaCMS before 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id_user parameter.
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in toendaCMS before 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id_user parameter.
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
6% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published16 Nov 2005
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-3550 · NVD
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