Published:2009/09/18  Last Updated:2009/09/18

JVN#65914253
Directory traversal vulnerability in multiple phpspot products

Overview

Multiple products provided by phpspot contain a directory traversal vulnerablility.

Products Affected

  • PHP BBS
  • PHP Image Capture BBS
  • PHP&CSS BBS
  • PHP BBS CE
  • PHP_RSS_Builder
  • webshot

  • Note that versions of the above products containing a php file in the parent directory timestamped on or after September 14, 2009 are not affected by this vulnerability.

Description

Multiple products (BBS Software etc.) provided by phpspot contain a directory traversal vulnerablility.

Impact

A remote attacker could view files on the server where the product is installed. This could lead to disclosure of contents.

Solution

Update the software
Update to latest version according to the information provided by developer.

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2009.09.18

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required None - the vulnerability can be exploited without an honest user taking any action
  • High
Exploit Complexity Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting)
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Takayoshi Isayama of Mitsui Bussan Secure Directions, Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2009-3284
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2009-000064

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