FormHandler.cgi script could expose all files
| formhandler-cgi-absolute-path (3550) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The FormHandler CGI script could allow attackers to read all files on the server that the CGI script has read access to, including the /etc/passwd file. An attacker could save the templates as files that reference absolute pathnames in the form document. Once an attacker clicks submit on the local form, the FormHandler CGI would email the /etc/passwd file to the specified email address.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri, 12 Nov 1999 06:05:52 -0000: FormHandler.cgi.
- BID-798: FormHandler.cgi Absolute Path Vulnerability
- BID-799: FormHandler.cgi Reply Attachment Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-1050: Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.
Platforms Affected:
- Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi 1.0
- Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi 2.0
Reported:
Nov 11, 1999
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