Apache Axis2 'xsd' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

BID:40343

Info

Apache Axis2 'xsd' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 40343
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 24 2010 12:00AM
Updated: May 24 2010 12:00AM
Credit: HC
Vulnerable: Apache Axis2 1.4.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apache Axis2 'xsd' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Apache Axis2 is prone to a directory-traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input.

Exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks.

Apache Axis2 1.4.1 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected.

Exploit / POC

Apache Axis2 'xsd' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/axis2/services/Version?xsd=../conf/axis2.xml

Solution / Fix

Apache Axis2 'xsd' Parameter Directory Traversal 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

Apache Axis2 'xsd' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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