IlohaMail contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when compose.php fails to check the upload path for file attachments when a message is composed, allowing a malicious user to both place a file on the host in any location which is writeable by the webserver process and overwrite local files. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.7.9 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.