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GA's Guest Book Exposure of Sensitive Information
Secunia Advisory: SA15373
Release Date: 2005-05-17
Last Update: 2005-05-19
Popularity: 4,870 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:GA's Guest Book 2.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-1647


Description:
eric basher has reported a security issue in GA's Guest Book, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information.

The problem is caused due to user credentials being stored in the "db" database directory inside the web root. This can be exploited to disclose encrypted usernames and passwords.

The security issue has been reported in version 2.1. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Move the "db" database directory out of the web root.

Provided and/or discovered by:
eric basher

Changelog:
2005-05-19: Added CVE reference.


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