Simple File Manager 'filename' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	41062
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 23 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 23 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Pepelux
Vulnerable:	Simple File Manager Simple File Manager v.24a
Not Vulnerable:

Simple File Manager 'filename' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Simple File Manager 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.

Simple File Manager v.24a is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Simple File Manager 'filename' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/fm.php?action=download&filename=../../../../../etc/passwd&pathext=pub/&u=&copt=1&sortKey=0

Simple File Manager 'filename' 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].

Simple File Manager 'filename' Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability

References:

• Simple File Manager Homepage (Simple File Manager)