PhpGedView 'pgvaction' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	45674
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2011-0405
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 05 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 13 2015 09:02PM
Credit:	dun
Vulnerable:	PhpGedView PhpGedView 4.2.3
Not Vulnerable:

PhpGedView 'pgvaction' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

PhpGedView 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.

PhpGedView 4.2.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

PhpGedView 'pgvaction' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue using a browser.

The following exploit is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/45674.pl

PhpGedView 'pgvaction' 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].

PhpGedView 'pgvaction' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• PhpGedView Homepage (PhpGedView)