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phpMyFAQ XML-RPC Nested XML Tags PHP Code Execution
Secunia Advisory: SA16441
Release Date: 2005-08-15
Popularity: 6,768 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:phpMyFAQ 1.x

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in phpMyFAQ, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA16431

The vulnerability has been reported in versions 1.4.10 and prior, and in development versions 1.5.0 RC6 and prior.

Solution:
Update to version 1.4.11.
http://www.phpmyfaq.de/download.php

The vulnerability has also been fixed in development version 1.5.0 RC7.

Original Advisory:
http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2005-08-15.php

Other References:
SA16431:
http://secunia.com/advisories/16431/


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