CVE-2002-2032

PHP-Nuke <= 5.4 - SQL Query Information Disclosure via sql_debug Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-2032. PoCs published by zataz.com.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a writeup describing an information disclosure vulnerability in PHPNuke's sql_layer.php script. The debugging feature can be enabled via URL parameters, allowing remote attackers to view sensitive SQL query information without authentication.

Description

sql_layer.php in PHP-Nuke 5.4 and earlier does not restrict access to debugging features, which allows remote attackers to gain SQL query information by setting the sql_debug parameter to (1) index.php and (2) modules.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by zataz.com · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21233

This is a writeup describing an information disclosure vulnerability in PHPNuke's sql_layer.php script. The debugging feature can be enabled via URL parameters, allowing remote attackers to view sensitive SQL query information without authentication.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPNuke (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target PHPNuke instance
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3906
Exploit, URL Repurposed x_refsource_misc
http://www.securityfaq.com/unixfocus/5OP041P6BE.html

Scores

EPSS 0.0585
EPSS Percentile 92.4%

Details

Status published
Products (14)
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 1.0
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 2.5
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 3.0
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 4.0
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 4.3
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 4.4
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 4.4.1a
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 5.0
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 5.0.1
francisco_burzi/php-nuke 5.1
... and 4 more
Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026