Title: phpBannerExchange resetpw.php email Field Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Info
Disclosure
Mar 07, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Mar 07, 2006
Solution
Unknown
Description
phpBannerExchange contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the 'resetpw.php' script not properly sanitizing user input, specifically directory traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the 'email' field. variable(s).
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Public
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.