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MPWeb PRO Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA9919
Release Date: 2003-10-02
Popularity: 4,625 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Exposure of system information
Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:MPWeb PRO 1.x

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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in MPWeb PRO, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose the content of arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability is caused due to an input validation error. This can be exploited via directory traversal attacks to gain access to files outside the web root.

Example:
http://[victim]/./.././.././../winnt/repair/sam

The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 1.1.2.13. However, other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Reportedly, the vendor is currently working on fixes, which will be released within a few days.

Filter malicious character sequences in a HTTP proxy or firewall with URL filtering capabilities.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Gama Sec


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