Smart PHP Subscriber pwd.txt information disclosure
| subscriber-pwd-information-disclosure (31701) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Smart PHP Subscriber 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, Smart PHP Subscriber
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Jan 23 2007 - 16:46:56 CST , subscribe (pwd.txt) Remote Password Disclosur at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-01/0530.html.
- Scriptsez Inc Web site, Smart PHP Subscriber at http://www.scriptsez.net/?action=details&cat=Mailing%20List%20Managers&id=1071253339.
- CVE-2007-0518: Scriptsez Smart PHP Subscriber (aka subscribe) stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain encoded passwords via a direct request for pwd.txt.
- SA23886: Smart PHP Subscriber pwd.txt Password Disclosure
Reported:
Jan 23, 2007
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