eFront "langname" Parameter Processing Local File Inclusion Vulnerability


Description   A vulnerability has been identified in eFront, which could be exploited by attackers to gain knowledge of sensitive information. This issue is caused by an input validation error in the "www/editor/tiny_mce/langs/language.php" script when processing the "langname" parameter, which could be exploited by attackers to include or disclose the contents of local files with the privileges of the web server.
Note: The application does not properly validate extensions of uploaded files, which could allow attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts via "www/forum/new_message.php".
     
Vulnerable Products   Vulnerable Software:
eFront version 3.5.5 and prior
     
Solution   Apply patch : http://sourceforge.net/projects/efrontlearning/files/efront_3.5.x_editor_security_patch.zip/download
     
CVE   CVE-2010-1003
     
References   http://www.efrontlearning.net/product/efront-news/265-important-security-fix.html
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/efront-php-file-inclusion
     
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
Misc : Local File Inclusion - suspicious /etc/passwd found in URL
3.5.0
     


 
 
 
 
 Risk level 
Moderate 

 Vulnerability First Public Report Date 
2010-03-22 

 Target Type 
Server 

 Possible exploit 
Local & Remote