Alpha Directory 1.4.0 (language) path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Alpha Directory 1.4.0. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument (language) causes path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-2256. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Alpha Directory 1.4.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument (language) with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.4.0 alpha allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via .. sequences in the lang (language) variable.

The weakness was released 12/31/2004 by Stefan Esser (e-matters) (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2256 since 07/17/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16223), SecurityFocus (BID 10377†), Secunia (SA11640†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1010190†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-23160. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/18/2004 🔍
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05/19/2004 +1 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +226 days 🔍
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07/17/2005 +198 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3522 days 🔍
07/17/2017 +861 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Stefan Esser (e-matters)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2256 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2256
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23161
X-Force: 16223 - phpMyFAQ lang directory traversal
SecurityFocus: 10377 - phpMyFAQ Lang Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Secunia: 11640 - phpMyFAQ Arbitrary File Inclusion Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
SecurityTracker: 1010190 - phpMyFAQ Input Validation Holes Let Remote Users View and Execute Files on the Target System

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 16:19
Updated: 07/17/2017 09:41
Changes: 03/09/2015 16:19 (59), 07/17/2017 09:41 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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