mini-pub 'cat.php' Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
BID:31734
Info
mini-pub 'cat.php' Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 31734 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-5580 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Oct 12 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 07 2015 05:22PM |
| Credit: | muuratsalo |
| Vulnerable: |
mini-pub mini-pub 0.3 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
mini-pub 'cat.php' Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
'mini-pub' is prone to a vulnerability that attackers can leverage to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the application. This issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.
Successful attacks can compromise the affected application and possibly the underlying computer.
This issue affects mini-pub 0.3; other versions may also be affected.
'mini-pub' is prone to a vulnerability that attackers can leverage to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the application. This issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.
Successful attacks can compromise the affected application and possibly the underlying computer.
This issue affects mini-pub 0.3; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
mini-pub 'cat.php' Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit the issue via a browser.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/mini-pub.php/front-end/cat.php?sFileName=a%3Benv
Attackers can exploit the issue via a browser.
The following example URI is available:
http://www.example.com/mini-pub.php/front-end/cat.php?sFileName=a%3Benv
Solution / Fix
mini-pub 'cat.php' Remote Command Execution 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].
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].