PortfolioDesign.org Portfolio for Joomla! 'phpThumb.php' Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:39620

Info

PortfolioDesign.org Portfolio for Joomla! 'phpThumb.php' Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 39620
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 21 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 21 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Mr.tro0oqy
Vulnerable: PortfolioDesign.org Portfolio 2.0.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PortfolioDesign.org Portfolio for Joomla! 'phpThumb.php' Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability

The PortfolioDesign.org Portfolio component for Joomla! is prone to a remote file-disclosure vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view local files in the context of the webserver process, which may aid in further attacks.

Portfolio 2.0.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

PortfolioDesign.org Portfolio for Joomla! 'phpThumb.php' Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/components/com_portfolio/includes/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?w=800&src=../../../../etc/passwd

Solution / Fix

PortfolioDesign.org Portfolio for Joomla! 'phpThumb.php' Remote File Disclosure 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].

References

PortfolioDesign.org Portfolio for Joomla! 'phpThumb.php' Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability

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