Title: 4images index.php template Variable Traversal Arbitrary Local File Inclusion
Info
Disclosure
Feb 26, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Feb 26, 2006
Solution
Unknown
Description
4images contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the 'index.php' script not properly sanitizing user input, specifically directory traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the 'template' variable. This might lead to a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.7.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.