CVE-2009-2303: index.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive informatio...

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CVE-2009-2303 is an information disclosure issue in Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.1 and earlier. A malformed search request can make the application reveal its server installation path in an error message. This is not evidence of direct takeover, but it can help attackers map the environment. Exposure is most likely on internet-accessible Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.1 or earlier installations where search functionality and verbose errors remain reachable. Treat this as a low-priority legacy exposure unless the application is public, unsupported, or handling sensitive operational context. Fix during legacy web application hardening. Mitigation focus: Check Aardvark or maintainer guidance; sources do not name a specific patched release.; Upgrade or retire Aardvark Topsites PHP 5.2.1 and earlier where feasible.; Disable public display of detailed PHP/application errors in production..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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