CuteNews 'config_skin' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	32142
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 06 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 07 2008 09:05PM
Credit:	DeltahackingTEAM
Vulnerable:	CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6
Not Vulnerable:

CuteNews 'config_skin' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information and execute arbitrary local scripts 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 1.4.6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

CuteNews 'config_skin' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URI is available:

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

CuteNews 'config_skin' 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].

CuteNews 'config_skin' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Cutenews Aj-fork (Cutenews Aj-fork)