Tikiwiki · Tikiwiki · CVE-2006-5702
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Tikiwiki version 1.9.5
Description:
The issue allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, including the MySQL username and password, by exploiting an empty `sort mode` parameter in various PHP files. This is achieved through certain database error messages that reveal the information. The affected PHP files include `tiki-listpages.php`, `tiki-lastchanges.php`, `messu-archive.php`, `messu-mailbox.php`, `messu-sent.php`, `tiki-directory add site.php`, `tiki-directory ranking.php`, `tiki-directory search.php`, `tiki-forums.php`, `tiki-view forum.php`, `tiki-friends.php`, `tiki-list blogs.php`, `tiki-list faqs.php`, `tiki-list trackers.php`, `tiki-list users.php`, `tiki-my tiki.php`, `tiki-notepad list.php`, `tiki-orphan pages.php`, `tiki-shoutbox.php`, `tiki-usermenu.php`, and `tiki-webmail contacts.php`.
Recommendations:
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the vulnerable PHP files until a patch is available. Avoid using an empty `sort mode` parameter in the affected API endpoints. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.