PHP FirstPost contains a flaw in the "article.php" script that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when sending a specially-crafted HTTP request containing a non-existent post reply number, which will disclose the path of the web root directory, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround provided by ALPER Research Labs Security Advisory ARL02-A05:
Put an IF ELSE statement in the article.php:
if ($requested_post_number == "") {
die ("Post number not found!");
}
else {
// the original script functions
}
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