HTTP: PHP-PROXIMA File Disclosure

This signature detects the use of the script autohtml.php. This script contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read local files via the name parameter in a modload operation. Php-proxima version 6.0 and prior are vulnerable.

Extended Description

A vulnerability has been reported for PHP-Proxima. The problem occurs in the autohtml.php script. Specifically, the script fails to verify the contents of a user-supplied variable before including a specified file into an HTML file. As a result, a malicious remote user may be capable of using this as a channel to disclose the contents of arbitrary local system files. It should be noted that all local files would be accessed with the privileges of user invoking PHP-Proxima.

Affected Products

Php-proxima php-proxima

Short Name
HTTP:INFO-LEAK:PHP-PROXIMA
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2003-0294 Disclosure File PHP-PROXIMA bid:7598
Release Date
08/01/2005
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Php-proxima

CVSS Score

5.0

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