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MyKtools "langage" Local File Inclusion
Secunia Advisory: SA32432
Release Date: 2008-10-28
Last Update: 2008-11-03
Popularity: 692 views

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

Software:MyKtools 3.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-4781


Description:
A vulnerability has been discovered in MyKtools, which can be exploited by malicious users to disclose sensitive information.

Input passed to the "langage" parameter in configuration_script.php is not properly verified before being used to include files. This can be exploited to include files from local resources via directory traversal attacks and URL-encoded NULL bytes.

Successful exploitation requires valid administrator credentials and that "magic_quotes_gpc" is disabled.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 3.0. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Restrict access to the application (e.g. with ".htaccess").

Provided and/or discovered by:
x0r and an anonymous person

Changelog:
2008-11-03: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/6850


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