Flatchat 'pmscript.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	34734
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-1486
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 27 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	May 06 2009 09:26PM
Credit:	SirGod
Vulnerable:	Ninja Designs Flatchat 3.0
Not Vulnerable:

Flatchat 'pmscript.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Flatchat 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.

Flatchat 3.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Flatchat 'pmscript.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/path/pmscript.php?with=../../../../../BOOTSECT.BAK%00

Flatchat 'pmscript.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].

Flatchat 'pmscript.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Ninja Designs Homepage (Ninja Designs)