Title: XOOPS xoopsConfig Variable Overwrite Arbitrary Local File Inclusion
Info
Disclosure
May 21, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
May 21, 2006
Solution
Unknown
Description
Xoops contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when passing input to "xoopsConfig" array parameter when the "xoopsOption[nocommon]" parameter is defined, which will disclose arbitrary files from local resources resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Solution Unknown
Exploit:
Exploit Public
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Xoops has released a patch to address this vulnerability.