Published:2009/01/23  Last Updated:2009/01/23

JVN#80771386
Fulltext search CGI vulnerability allows third party to gain administrative privileges

Overview

Fulltext search CGI from futomi's CGI Cafe contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain administrative privileges.

Products Affected

  • Fulltext search CGI Ver. 1.1.2

Description

Fulltext search CGI is a website search software from futomi's CGI Cafe. Fulltext search CGI contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain administrative privileges.

Impact

A remote attacker could impersonate an administrator of fulltext search CGI.

Solution

Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the vendor.

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
futomi's CGI Cafe New version of fulltext search CGI (Japanese Only)

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2009.01.23

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required the vulnerability can be exploited without an honest user taking any action
  • High
Exploit Complexity the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2009-0469
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2009-000008