Joomla! FLEXIcontent Component Insecure Directory Permissions Vulnerability

BID:47160

Info

Joomla! FLEXIcontent Component Insecure Directory Permissions Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 47160
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 05 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 05 2011 12:00AM
Credit: Vendor reported.
Vulnerable: FLEXIcontent FLEXIcontent 1.5.3c
FLEXIcontent FLEXIcontent 1.5.3B
Not Vulnerable: FLEXIcontent FLEXIcontent 1.5.4

Discussion

Joomla! FLEXIcontent Component Insecure Directory Permissions Vulnerability

The FLEXIcontent component for Joomla! is prone to a security vulnerability because it sets insecure directory permissions.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to modify, create, or delete files contained in this directory.

Versions prior to FLEXIcontent 1.5.4 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Joomla! FLEXIcontent Component Insecure Directory Permissions Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue using readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

Joomla! FLEXIcontent Component Insecure Directory Permissions Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

Joomla! FLEXIcontent Component Insecure Directory Permissions Vulnerability

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