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CVE-2018-20566: DouPHP 1.5 shows internal file locations in errors

CVE-2018-20566 · published 7 years ago

Summary

When an installation page in DouPHP 1.5 triggers an error, the message can reveal the full path of files on your server. This information can help a malicious person understand how your system is set up and target it more effectively. Apply the latest updates or configure the software to hide detailed error messages to protect this information.

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

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
douco	douphp	1.5 `cpe:2.3:a:douco:douphp:1.5:20181221::::::`

Original advisory text

An issue was discovered in DouCo DouPHP 1.5 20181221. It allows full path disclosure in "Smarty error: unable to read resource" error messages for a crafted installation page.

References

https://github.com/AvaterXXX/CVEs/blob/master/DouPHP.md#information-disclosure Exploit Third Party Advisory

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

5.3 Medium

Exploitation

1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-22Path Traversal

Timeline

Published28 Dec 2018

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2018-20566 · NVD

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