GetSimple CMS "set" Local File Inclusion Vulnerability


Description   AutoSec Tools has discovered a vulnerability in GetSimple CMS, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information.
Input passed via the "set" parameter to index.php is not properly verified before being used in admin/inc/plugin_functions.php. This can be exploited to include arbitrary files from local resources via directory traversal sequences.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 3.0. Prior versions may also be affected.
     
Vulnerable Products   Vulnerable Software:
GetSimple CMS 3.x
     
Solution   Update to version 3.1.
     
CVE  
     
References   AutoSec Tools:
http://www.autosectools.com/Advisory/GetSimple-3.0-Local-File-Inclusion-202
     
Vulnerability Manager Detection   No
     
IPS Protection  
ASQ Engine alarm Available Since
Misc : Directory traversal - parameter starting with ../
3.2.0
Directory traversal using ..\..
3.2.0
Directory traversal
3.2.0
Directory traversal backward root folder
3.2.0
     


 
 
 
 
 Risk level 
Moderate 

 Vulnerability First Public Report Date 
2011-05-09 

 Target Type 
Server 

 Possible exploit 
Remote