RETIRED: ADbNewsSender 'path_to_lang' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	35596
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-2444
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 23 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	May 12 2015 07:48PM
Credit:	KillaWho
Vulnerable:	ADbNewsSender ADbNewsSender 1.5.5 ADbNewsSender ADbNewsSender 1.5.2 ADbNewsSender ADbNewsSender 1.5.1
Not Vulnerable:	ADbNewsSender ADbNewsSender 1.5.6

RETIRED: ADbNewsSender 'path_to_lang' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information and execute arbitrary local scripts in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the computer; other attacks are also possible.

ADbNewsSender 1.5.5 and prior versions are affected.

NOTE: This BID is retired because the issue isn't exploitable as described as long as recommended installation instructions are followed.

RETIRED: ADbNewsSender 'path_to_lang' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

The following exploit is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/35596.html

RETIRED: ADbNewsSender 'path_to_lang' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

RETIRED: ADbNewsSender 'path_to_lang' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• [ADbNewsSender 1.5.x] Security (ADbNewsSender)
  
• ADbNewsSender 1.5.5 LFI (KillaWho)
  
• ADbNewsSender Homepage (ADbNewsSender)
  
• File Release Notes and Changelog (ADbNewsSender)