VDB-21441 · CVE-2003-1537 · Qualys 11132

PostNuke 0.723 index.php theme path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PostNuke 0.723. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument theme results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2003-1537. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PostNuke 0.723 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument theme with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in PostNuke 0.723 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files named theme.php via the theme parameter to index.php.

The weakness was released 12/31/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-1537 since 11/13/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11132 (PostNuke Phoenix Theme Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2003 🔍
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11/13/2007 +1413 days 🔍
09/26/2014 +2509 days 🔍
07/13/2025 +3943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-1537 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1537
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21441

Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2014 17:29
Updated: 07/13/2025 20:52
Changes: 09/26/2014 17:29 (41), 06/17/2018 09:44 (6), 07/13/2025 20:52 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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