Published:2011/11/21  Last Updated:2011/11/22

JVN#80081509
Nikki vulnerable to directory traversal

Overview

Nikki from HP no Mawashimono contains a directory traversal vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • Nikki ver 6.6 and earlier

Description

Nikki from HP no Mawashimono is CGI software for posting diary entries. Nikki contains a directory traversal vulnerability.

Impact

A remote attacker may access or view arbitrary files on the server.

Solution

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

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
HP no Mawashimono Top page

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2011.11.21

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

Masako Ohno 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-2011-4001
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2011-000075

Update History

2011/11/22
Information under the sections "Other Information" were modified.