Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes an information leak in Zanfi CMS lite 1.1. Remote visitors could trigger errors in certain PHP files and see the server’s full filesystem path. That usually is not a breach by itself, but it can help attackers map the environment for later attacks.
Executive priority
Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue, not an emergency. Prioritize confirmation and retirement planning if Zanfi CMS lite 1.1 is present on internet-facing systems.
Technical view
The issue is path disclosure caused by direct requests without required arguments to multiple Zanfi CMS lite 1.1 PHP files, including adm_pages.php, corr_pages.php, del_block.php, del_page.php, footer.php, and home.php. The sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, patch details, or proof of active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to legacy public websites still running Zanfi CMS lite 1.1 or directly derived code. Organizations without this CMS are not affected based on the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says remote attackers can obtain full web server paths. CISA KEV status is false, and no cited source in the bundle establishes active exploitation. The practical risk is reconnaissance value, especially when combined with other application flaws.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, and remediation detail. Analysis confidence is constrained by sparse historical references. Do not infer broader Zanfi CMS versions or active exploitation from the supplied data.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory web assets for Zanfi CMS lite 1.1 or matching legacy code.
- Check vendor and advisory archives for any corrected release or official guidance.
- Retire or isolate unsupported deployments if no maintained fix is available.
- Restrict public access to affected administrative scripts where business use permits.
- Review production error handling to avoid exposing filesystem paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any public site runs Zanfi CMS lite 1.1.
- Review web logs for requests to the named PHP files without expected parameters.
- In a controlled environment, verify errors do not expose filesystem paths.
- Compare deployed files against the CVE description and referenced advisories.
- Document whether mitigation is vendor-supported, compensating, or retirement-based.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 10679CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB
- 12792CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA
- 10678CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB
- zanficmslite-error-path-disclosure(17687)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 1011612CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK
- 10682CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB
- 10680CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB
- http://www.zanfi.nl/index1.php?flag=cmsliteCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 10677CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB
- 20041011 Multiple vulnerabilities in ZanfiCmsLiteCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- 10681CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB
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CWE details
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