RETIRED: Joomla Component 'com_media' Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	47043
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 27 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 06 2011 03:55PM
Credit:	KedAns-Dz
Vulnerable:	Joomla com_media 0
Not Vulnerable:

RETIRED: Joomla Component 'com_media' Local File Include Vulnerability

The 'com_media' component for Joomla! 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 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.

This BID is being retired. The issue can not be exploited as described.

RETIRED: Joomla Component 'com_media' Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/[path]/components/com_media/helpers/media.php?file=[LFI]%00

RETIRED: Joomla Component 'com_media' 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].

RETIRED: Joomla Component 'com_media' Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Joomla Homepage (Joomla)