CVE-2011-2744 Scanner
CVE-2011-2744 scanner - Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Chyrp
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
1 month 1 day
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Chyrp is a content management system (CMS) software used to create and manage blog posts and pages. Its simple user interface and easy-to-use features make it popular among bloggers and website creators. It offers a range of features, such as custom themes, plugins, and widgets to make the website more interactive and engaging. It is a free and open-source platform, making it easily accessible to the public.
However, Chyrp was found to have a critical vulnerability - CVE-2011-2744. This vulnerability occurs due to insecure processing of user-controlled input and can enable remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the directory traversal method. It is caused by an encoded dot-dot-slash (..%2F) in the action parameter to the default URI. If the server's root directory is accessible by anyone, this vulnerability can be readily exploited.
Once exploited, this vulnerability can lead to severe consequences. The attacker can gain access to the user's private and sensitive information. They can make unauthorized changes to the content of the website, leading to data loss or website defacement. The attacker can also deliver malware to visitors, leading to a tarnished image and impaired credibility of the website owner.
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REFERENCES
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8312
- http://www.justanotherhacker.com/advisories/JAHx113.txt
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2011-001.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/13/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/13/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518890/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48672
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68564
