29666 : Flatnuke sections/none_Sondaggio/Vecchi_sondaggi/sections.php file_da_canc Variable Arbitrary File Deletion
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Disclosure

Oct 11, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

FlatNuke contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to delete arbitrary files on the remote system after a multi-stage attack which requires a primary exploit before occurring. The secondary stage of the attack involves sending a special request to the "file_da_canc" variable in sections/none_Sondaggio/Vecchi_sondaggi/sections.php which in conjunction with the first attack will allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files with the authorization level of the web server.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.5.8.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

FlatNuke
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FlatNuke
Watch-list
2.5.8

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