Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:PHP:PHPNUKE:PRIV-ESC |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
phpnuke admin http |
Release Date |
2004/09/08 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: PHP-Nuke Remote Priviledge Escalation
This signature detects attempts to add an admin user to a PHP-Nuke database. Attackers can add an admin user by exploiting a vulnerability in the way PHP-Nuke parses certain HTTP POST requests to admin.php.
Extended Description
A successful exploit of this vulnerability would allow remote attackers to elevate their privilege to Administrator-level on a web server.
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