Curverider Elgg 'js' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	43286
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-3149
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 04 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 04 2009 12:00AM
Credit:	eLwaux
Vulnerable:	Curverider Elgg 1.5
Not Vulnerable:

Curverider Elgg 'js' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Curverider Elgg 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 or to 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.

Curverider Elgg 1.5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Curverider Elgg 'js' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/_css/js.php?js=../../../../tmp/session_dir%00&viewtype=xD

Curverider Elgg 'js' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent
information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Curverider Elgg 'js' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Elgg Homepage (Curverider)