Joomla! Boy Scout Advancement 'controller' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	43820
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Oct 06 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Oct 06 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Fl0riX
Vulnerable:	Boy Scout Advancement Boy Scout Advancement 0
Not Vulnerable:

Joomla! Boy Scout Advancement 'controller' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

The Boy Scout Advancement (com_bsadv) component for Joomla! is prone to a local file-include vulnerability..

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 computer; other attacks are also possible.

Joomla! Boy Scout Advancement 'controller' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/index.php?option=com_bsadv&controller=../../../../../../../../etc/passwd%00

Joomla! Boy Scout Advancement 'controller' 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].

Joomla! Boy Scout Advancement 'controller' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Homepage (Boy Scout Advancement)