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phpWebSite Arbitrary PHP File Upload as Image File Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Detects arbitrary PHP file upload as image file vulnerability in phpWebSite

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

Synopsis :

The remote web server contains a PHP script that allows
for arbitrary code execution.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of phpWebSite in which the
Announcements module allows a remote attacker to both upload PHP
scripts disguised as image files and later run them using the
permissions of the web server user.

See also :

http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=110928565530828&w=2
http://phpwebsite.appstate.edu/index.php?module=announce&ANN_id=922&ANN_user_op=view

Solution :

Apply the security patch referenced in the vendor advisory above or
upgrade to version 0.10.1 or later.

Threat Level:

High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

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