Files Archive Directory directory traversal
| files-archive-directory-directory-traversal (24393) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Files is could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. If the Archive Directory field is left empty, which is not the default configuration, a remote attacker could traverse directories and view or retrieve arbitrary files outside of the Web root directory.
Platforms Affected:
- Xaraya, Files prior to 0.5.1
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Files (0.5.1 or later), available from the Xaraya Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Xaraya Web site, Files 0.5.1 - Security Fix and other things at http://xaraya.curtisfarnham.com/articles/Files_0.5.1_-_Security_Fix_and_other_things.
- CVE-2006-0567: Directory traversal vulnerability in Files Xaraya module before 0.5.1, when the Archive Directory field on the Modify Config page is blank, allows remote attackers to access files outside of the web root via .. (dot dot) sequences.
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0371: Files Module for Xaraya Archive Directory Directory Traversal Issue
Reported:
Jan 30, 2006
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