DCForum cgi allows remote viewing of files
| dcforum-cgi-view-files (5533) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
DCForum could allow a remote attacker to view arbitrary files on the server. Insufficient validation of user-supplied inputs allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files with the privileges of the 'nobody' user or the Web server. If the attacker attempts to view the source code of the dcforum.cgi script, the script deletes itself, causing a denial of service.
Platforms Affected:
- DCScripts, DCForum 6.0
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, available from the DCScripts Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- Cgi Security Advisory #2, DCForum Major security issues at http://www.cgisecurity.com/advisory/2.txt.
- DCScripts.com Web site, "DCForum Security Alert!!!" at http://www.dcscripts.com/dcforum/dcfNews/124.html.
- BID-1951: DCForum Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2000-1132: DCForum cgforum.cgi CGI script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and delete the program itself, via a malformed forum variable.
- OSVDB ID: 1646: DCForum dcboard.cgi forum Variable Arbitrary File Disclosure
Reported:
Nov 14, 2000
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