HTMLArea contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary commands. The '/admin/htmlarea/popups/file/files.php' script is accessible without authentication, allowing a remote attacker to use this script to upload malicious PHP files and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Unknown
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue in HTMLArea.
Upgrade to version 6.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, Chain Reaction Works, Inc. has released a patch for some older versions.