H-Sphere SiteStudio template parameter directory traversal
| hsphere-template-directory-traversal (34243) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
H-Sphere SiteStudio could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could send a specially-crafted request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) in the template parameter to traverse directories and list or view configuration files on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Positive Software, H-Sphere 2.4.3
- Positive Software, H-Sphere 2.5
- Positive Software, H-Sphere 3.0
Remedy:
Apply patch for H-Sphere SiteStudio available from the Positive Software Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Positive Software Web site, H-Sphere SiteStudio Security Patch at http://www.psoft.net/misc/hsphere_sitestudio_fix_2007-05-10.html.
- BID-23921: H-Sphere SiteStudio Template Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-2633: Directory traversal vulnerability in H-Sphere SiteStudio 1.6 allows remote attackers to read, or include and execute, arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-1772: Positive Software H-Sphere SiteStudio template Parameter Information Disclosure
- SA25243: H-Sphere SiteStudio "template" Information Disclosure
Reported:
May 10, 2007
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