File Thingie '.sql' Extension Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	34347
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 02 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 02 2009 06:26PM
Credit:	Xia Shing Zee
Vulnerable:	File Thingie File Thingie 2.5.4
Not Vulnerable:

File Thingie '.sql' Extension Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

File Thingie is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files. The issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and execute it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible.

File Thingie 2.5.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

File Thingie '.sql' Extension Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue through a browser.

File Thingie '.sql' Extension Arbitrary File Upload 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].

File Thingie '.sql' Extension Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

References:

• Vendor Homepage (File Thingie)
  
• Remote access vulnerability using File Thingie v2.5.4 ([email protected])