CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6 save_con[skin] path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument save_con[skin] can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2009-4116. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument save_con[skin] 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users with editor or administrative application access to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the source parameter in a (1) list or (2) editnews action to the Editnews module, and (3) the save_con[skin] parameter in the Options module. NOTE: vector 3 can be leveraged for code execution by using a .. to include and execute arbitrary local files.

The weakness was presented 11/30/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-4116 since 11/30/2009. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

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 vulnerability database at X-Force (54246). See VDB-51083, VDB-51082, VDB-51007 and VDB-51006 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Vendor

CutePHP

Name

CuteNews

Version

1.4.6

License

free

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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OpenVAS ID: 801056
OpenVAS Name: CuteNews/UTF-8 CuteNews Multiple Vulneablities
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-4116 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4116
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50968
X-Force: 54246

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 01/23/2019 08:30
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (51), 01/23/2019 08:30 (2)
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