Plesk for Windows contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the 'login.php3' script not properly sanitizing user input, specifically directory traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the 'locale_id' variable.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, SWsoft, Inc. has released a patch to address this vulnerability.