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CVE-2012-4257: Yaqas (Yet Another Question & Answer System) 1.0 Alpha 1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive inform...

Yaqas (Yet Another Question & Answer System) 1.0 Alpha 1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid character in the PHPSESSID, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

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CVE-2012-4257 is an information disclosure issue in Yaqas 1.0 Alpha 1. A malformed PHP session identifier can cause an error message that exposes the server installation path. This is not shown as actively exploited, but path disclosure can help attackers map legacy systems. Exposure appears limited to internet-facing or internally reachable Yaqas 1.0 Alpha 1 deployments. The product and version are old, so practical exposure is most likely in forgotten legacy PHP applications, archives, labs, or abandoned public sites. Treat this as a low-priority legacy exposure unless Yaqas is internet-facing or supports sensitive workflows. The main business risk is attacker reconnaissance, not direct compromise based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify whether Yaqas 1.0 Alpha 1 is deployed anywhere.; Check vendor or project guidance for any available update or replacement path.; Disable verbose PHP error display in production environments..

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