CuteNews aj-fork 'path' Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	32141
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 06 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 07 2008 09:05PM
Credit:	DeltahackingTEAM
Vulnerable:	Cutenews Aj-fork Cutenews Aj-fork 167 final
Not Vulnerable:

CuteNews aj-fork 'path' Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

CuteNews aj-fork is prone to a remote file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this issue to include an arbitrary remote file containing malicious PHP code and execute it in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the underlying computer; other attacks are also possible.

CuteNews aj-fork 167 final is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

CuteNews aj-fork 'path' Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/register.php?config_skin=../../../../etc/passwd%00

CuteNews aj-fork 'path' Parameter Remote 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].

CuteNews aj-fork 'path' Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

References:

• CuteNews Homepage (Cutephp)