OSVDB ID: 20711

Title: TikiWiki tiki-view_forum_thread.php topics_sort_mode Parameter Path Disclosure

Info

Disclosure
Nov 09, 2005

Discovery
Oct 06, 2005

Dates

Exploit
Nov 09, 2005

Solution
Oct 31, 2005

Description

 TikiWiki contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a remote attacker inserts arbitrary data into the "topics_sort_mode" parameter in the 'tiki-view_forum_thread.php' script, which will disclose the software's installation path resulting in a loss of confidentiality. While such information is relatively low risk, it is often useful in carrying out additional, more focused attacks.

Classification

 Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Upgrade to version 1.9.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

TikiWiki CMS/Groupware project

TikiWiki

 1.9.0
1.9.1

References

Credit
  • Moritz Naumann - securitymoritz-naumann.com - Moritz Naumann IT Consulting & Services


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