# CVE-2002-1723: Powerboards 2.2b allows remote attackers to view the full path to the backend database by sending a cookie containing a non-existent usernam

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-06-21 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Powerboards 2.2b allows remote attackers to view the full path to the backend database by sending a cookie containing a non-existent username to profiles.php, which displays the full path in the error message.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.ifrance.com/kitetoua/tuto/powerboards.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8824
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/82/266665

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