LinksCaffe contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to carry out an SQL injection attack. The issue is due to the links.php script not properly sanitizing user-supplied input to the 'cat', 'link_id', 'newdays', and 'offset' variable. This may allow an attacker to inject or manipulate SQL queries in the back-end database. When the magic_quote_gpc PHP option is disabled an attacker may use this flaw to create a shell in a writable folder that can be used to run arbitrary commands.
Additionally, if a failed query is performed, the program will disclose the softwares installation path. 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,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.