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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200503-04] phpWebSite: Arbitrary PHP execution and path disclosure Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
phpWebSite: Arbitrary PHP execution and path disclosure
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200503-04
(phpWebSite: Arbitrary PHP execution and path disclosure)
NST discovered that, when submitting an announcement, uploaded
files aren't correctly checked for malicious code. They also found out
that phpWebSite is vulnerable to a path disclosure.
Impact
A remote attacker can exploit this issue to upload files to a
directory within the web root. By calling the uploaded script the
attacker could then execute arbitrary PHP code with the rights of the
web server. By passing specially crafted requests to the search module,
remote attackers can also find out the full path of PHP scripts.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://secunia.com/advisories/14399/
http://phpwebsite.appstate.edu/index.php?module=announce&ANN_id=922&ANN_user_op=view
Solution:
All phpWebSite users should upgrade to the latest available
version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/phpwebsite-0.10.0-r2"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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