GetSimple CMS 'download.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	39957
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	May 06 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	May 06 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Batch
Vulnerable:	GetSimple GetSimple CMS 2.01
Not Vulnerable:

GetSimple CMS 'download.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

GetSimple CMS 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.

GetSimple CMS 2.01 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

GetSimple CMS 'download.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/GetSimple_2.01/admin/download.php?file=../../../../../etc/passwd

GetSimple CMS 'download.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].

GetSimple CMS 'download.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• GetSimple CMS Homepage (Cagintranet Networks)