Mediatheka 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	32815
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 14 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 18 2008 10:12PM
Credit:	Osirys
Vulnerable:	Mediatheka Mediatheka 4.2
Not Vulnerable:

Mediatheka 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view files and execute local scripts in the context of the webserver process. This may aid in further attacks.

The issue affects Mediatheka 4.2; other versions may also be affected.

Mediatheka 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/index.php?lang=[local_file_to_include]

Mediatheka 'index.php' 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].

Mediatheka 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Mediatheka Homepage (Mediatheka)