Vulnerability identifier: #VU41735

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1807

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
PHP-Fusion
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: PHP-Fusion

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

PHP-Fusion before 7.02.06 stores backup files with predictable filenames in an unrestricted directory under the web document root, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to the backup file in administration/db_backups/.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PHP-Fusion: 7.02.01 - 7.02.04

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120598/PHP-Fusion-7.02.05-XSS-LFI-SQL-Injection.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Feb/154
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/03/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/03/2
http://www.osvdb.org/90691
http://www.php-fusion.co.uk/news.php?readmore=569
http://www.waraxe.us/advisory-97.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.