Deluxebb · Deluxebb · CVE-2009-4465
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
DeluxeBB version 1.3
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, including user and configuration data, log files, and gain administrative access. This is possible due to the storage of sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control. Attackers can access scripts in various directories, such as `templates/`, `images/`, `logs/`, `wysiwyg/`, `docs/`, `classes/`, `lang/`, and `settings/`, via a direct request. Specifically, attackers can target directories like `templates/deluxe/admincp/`, `templates/corporate/admincp/`, and `templates/blue/admincp/`, as well as files like `logs/cp.php`.
**Recommendations**
For DeluxeBB version 1.3, consider restricting direct access to sensitive directories and files, such as `templates/`, `images/`, `logs/`, `wysiwyg/`, `docs/`, `classes/`, `lang/`, and `settings/`, to prevent unauthorized access. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the `logs/` directory and files like `logs/cp.php` to minimize the risk of exploitation. Additionally, limit access to administrative scripts in `templates/deluxe/admincp/`, `templates/corporate/admincp/`, and `templates/blue/admincp/` until a proper fix is applied.