CAT2 'spaw_root' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	30042
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 01 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 03 2008 09:50PM
Credit:	StAkeR
Vulnerable:	CAT2 CAT2 1.2
Not Vulnerable:

CAT2 'spaw_root' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

CAT2 is prone to a local file-include vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to include arbitrary local files and execute PHP code on the affected computer in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate a compromise of the application and the underlying system; other attacks are also possible.

CAT2 1.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

CAT2 'spaw_root' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

The following proof-of-concept URI is available:

http://www.example.com/objects/extern/spaw/spaw_control.class.php?spaw_root=../../etc/passwd%00

CAT2 'spaw_root' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

CAT2 'spaw_root' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• CAT2 Project Homepage (CAT2)