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5.0

Exponent CMS reveals server file path to attackers

CVE-2005-3763 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The Exponent CMS web software (version 0.96.3 and newer) includes the full server installation path in a request to thumb.php, which can be seen by anyone who accesses it. This exposure can give attackers information about your system that could help them plan further attacks. Update to a patched version or apply a configuration change that hides the full path from the response.

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
exponent exponent 0.94
0.95
0.96.1
0.96.3
0.96.4
cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent:0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Exponent CMS 0.96.3 and later versions includes the full installation path in the base parameter to thumb.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. NOTE: this might be re...
Exponent CMS 0.96.3 and later versions includes the full installation path in the base parameter to thumb.php, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. NOTE: this might be resultant from an absolute path traversal vulnerability.
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
Published22 Nov 2005
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-3763 · NVD
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