LinPHA "maps_type" Parameter Local File Inclusion Vulnerability


Description   A vulnerability has been identified in LinPHA, which could be exploited by attackers to gain knowledge of sensitive information. This issue is caused by an input validation error in the "/plugins/maps/map.main.class.php" script when processing the "maps_type" parameter, which could be exploited by attackers to include or disclose the contents of local files with the privileges of the web server.
     
Vulnerable Products   Vulnerable Software:
LinPHA version 1.3.3 and prior
     
Solution  
     
CVE   CVE-2008-1856
     
References  
     
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 
2008-04-08 

 Target Type 
Server 

 Possible exploit 
Local & Remote