#VU43006 Path traversal in Piwigo - CVE-2013-1469

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43006

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1469

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Piwigo
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Piwigo.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in install.php in Piwigo before 2.4.7. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via a . (dot dot) in the dl parameter.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Piwigo: 1.0.0 - 2.4.5

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-02/0153.html
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120592/Piwigo-2.4.6-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery-Traversal.html
https://piwigo.org/bugs/view.php?id=0002843
https://piwigo.org/forum/viewtopic.php?id=21470
https://piwigo.org/releases/2.4.7
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24561
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2013-5127.php
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23144

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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.