Arab Portal 'module' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	35921
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-4725
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 03 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 13 2015 09:08PM
Credit:	Qabandi
Vulnerable:	Arab Portal System Arab Portal System 2.2
Not Vulnerable:

Arab Portal 'module' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Arab Portal 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 underlying computer; other attacks are also possible.

Arab Portal 2.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Arab Portal 'module' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/mod.php?module=../../../../../../etc////passwd%00Qabandi%00Was%00Here

Arab Portal 'module' Parameter 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].

Arab Portal 'module' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Arab Portal Homepage (Arab Portal)