Random PHP Quote pwd.txt information disclosure
| randomphpquote-pwd-information-disclosure (31696) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Random PHP Quote could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on the pwd.txt file inside the Web root. By sending a direct request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information including user passwords.
Platforms Affected:
- Scriptsez.net, Random PHP Quote 1.0
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Jan 23 2007 - 16:47:48 CST, RANDOM PHP QUOTE 1.0 (pwd.txt) Remote Password Disclosur at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-01/0525.html.
- Scriptsez Inc Web site, Random PHP Quote at http://www.scriptsez.net/?action=details&cat=Randomizing&id=1087457514.
- CVE-2007-0517: Scriptsez Random PHP Quote 1.0 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain password information via a direct request for pwd.txt.
- SA23888: Random PHP Quote pwd.txt Password Disclosure
Reported:
Jan 23, 2007
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