Title: ActivePost Standard Traversal Arbitrary File Upload
Info
Disclosure
Sep 23, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Sep 23, 2004
Solution
Unknown
Description
ActivePost Standard contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the file server not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the filename variable.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Available
OSVDB:
Best Practice
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.