EPiServer linkurl.asp directory traversal
| episerver-view-files (17858) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
EPiServer could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to the linkurl.asp script containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) in the root parameter to traverse directories and view arbitrary files on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- ElektroPost, EPiServer
Remedy:
No remedy available as of October 2004.
As a workaround, configure the site in release mode and set the customErrors mode to 'On' or 'RemoteOnly' in the web.config file.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- EPiServer Web site, EPiServer 4 at http://www.episerver.com/templates/SubStartPage____144.aspx.
- BID-9223: Elektropost EPIServer Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1011913: EPiServer Input Validation Errors May Disclose Information to Remote Users
Reported:
Oct 25, 2004
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