TxtBlog 'm' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	32498
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-5639
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 27 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:20PM
Credit:	CWH Underground
Vulnerable:	TxtBlog TxtBlog 1.0 Alpha
Not Vulnerable:

TxtBlog 'm' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary local script code. This can allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. Other attacks are also possible.

TxtBlog 1.0 Alpha is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

TxtBlog 'm' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability via a web browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/[txtblogcms_path]/index.php?y=2005&m=01/../../../../../../../../etc/passwd%00

TxtBlog 'm' 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 email us at: [email protected].

TxtBlog 'm' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• TxtBlog SourceForge Page (TxtBlog)