Absolute News Manager .NET getpath.aspx information disclosure
| absolutenewsmanager-getpath-info-disclosure (38874) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Absolute News Manager .NET could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. The getpath.aspx demo script is installed by default. By viewing the getpath.aspx page, an attacker could obtain the path of the Web root directory.
Platforms Affected:
- XIGLA, Absolute News Manager .NET 5.1
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability (ANMNET51-SecurityUpdate20071128.zip), available from the XIGLA SOFTWARE Web site.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- XIGLA SOFTWARE Web site, Security Updates: Updates for .NET applications at http://www.xigla.com/security/.
- BID-26692: Absolute News Manager .NET Multiple Input Validation and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-6271: Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to getpath.aspx, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
- SA27923: Absolute News Manager .NET Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Nov 28, 2007
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