Geeklog getimage.php and functions.php path disclosure

geeklog-multiple-path-disclosure (26864) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

Geeklog could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted request to the getimage.php or functions.php scripts using invalid parameters to cause the system to return an error that displays the installation path for Geeklog. This information could be used to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Geeklog, Geeklog prior to 1.3.11sr6
  • Geeklog, Geeklog prior to 1.4.0sr3

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Geeklog (1.4.0sr3 or 1.3.11sr6), available from the Geeklog Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

Reported:

May 28, 2006

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