MyNews 1.2 'basepath' Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	49818
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Sep 28 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 28 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	Kurdish Hackers Team
Vulnerable:	MyNews MyNews 1.2
Not Vulnerable:

MyNews 1.2 'basepath' Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

MyNews 1.2 is prone to multiple remote file-include vulnerabilities because the application fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input.

Exploiting these issues may allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information or to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the Web server process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the underlying computer; other attacks are also possible.

MyNews 1.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

MyNews 1.2 'basepath' Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

An attacker can use a browser to exploit this issue.

MyNews 1.2 'basepath' Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

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].

MyNews 1.2 'basepath' Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

References:

• Magtrb MyNews Homepage (Magtrb)
  
• Packet Storm MyNews 1.2 Remote File Inclusion (kurdish hackers team)