NWS-Classifieds 'cmd' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	43259
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Sep 15 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 15 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	John Leitch
Vulnerable:	neuber-web-solutions NWS-Classifieds 007
Not Vulnerable:

NWS-Classifieds 'cmd' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

NWS-Classifieds 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 to execute arbitrary local scripts in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the computer; other attacks are also possible.

NWS-Classifieds 007 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

NWS-Classifieds 'cmd' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue via a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/index.php?cmd=../../../../../../../../windows/system.ini%00

NWS-Classifieds 'cmd' 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].

NWS-Classifieds 'cmd' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• NWS-Classifieds Homepage (neuber-web-solutions)