GuppY contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the 'printfaq.php' script not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the 'pg' variable.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 4.5.6a or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.