TinyPHPForum Avatar Upload Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
BID:34356
Info
TinyPHPForum Avatar Upload Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 34356 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Apr 02 2009 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 03 2009 11:56PM |
| Credit: | Securitylab.ir |
| Vulnerable: |
TinyPHPForum TinyPHPForum 3.61 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
TinyPHPForum Avatar Upload Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
TinyPHPForum 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.
TinyPHPForum 3.61 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
TinyPHPForum 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.
TinyPHPForum 3.61 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
TinyPHPForum Avatar Upload Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Attackers may exploit this issue via a browser.
The following proof of concept is available:
http://www.example.com/forum/profile.php?action=edit&uname=Youruser
upload shell in avatar uploader >>> shell.jpg.php
Attackers may exploit this issue via a browser.
The following proof of concept is available:
http://www.example.com/forum/profile.php?action=edit&uname=Youruser
upload shell in avatar uploader >>> shell.jpg.php
Solution / Fix
TinyPHPForum Avatar Upload 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].
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].
References
TinyPHPForum Avatar Upload Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
References:
References:
- TinyPHPForum Project Page (TinyPHPForum)