PowerPortal 2 'path' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	31454
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-4361
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Sep 27 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:23PM
Credit:	r45c4l
Vulnerable:	PowerPortal PowerPortal 2.0.13
Not Vulnerable:

PowerPortal 2 'path' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

PowerPortal 2 is prone to a directory-traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input data.

Exploiting the issue may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks.

PowerPortal 2.0.13 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

PowerPortal 2 'path' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue with a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/index/Gallery/?path=../../../../../../../

PowerPortal 2 'path' Parameter Directory Traversal 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].

PowerPortal 2 'path' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

References:

• PowerPortal 2 Homepage (PowerPortal)