CVE-2010-2018 Scanner

Lokomedia CMS is a content management system used by organizations for building and managing websites. It is designed for ease of use, making it accessible for users without extensive technical knowledge. The system is popular for creating dynamic websites, allowing users to add, edit, and manage content efficiently. It caters primarily to small to medium-sized businesses seeking a straightforward CMS solution. Lokomedia CMS supports numerous plugins and extensions, enabling users to tailor the functionality to their specific needs. The software's flexibility and user-friendly interface contribute to its widespread use in various industries.

The Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability allows attackers to trick the web application into either running or exposing files on the web server. In Lokomedia CMS, this vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the application's URL parameters. The vulnerability arises when user input is not properly sanitized and allows an attacker to include unintended files. This can potentially expose sensitive information that should remain restricted. The issue is critical as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data.

The technical details involve an endpoint vulnerable to LFI attacks, which is prone to path traversal sequences. Attackers commonly target the "downlot.php" script, which processes file path parameters supplied by users. An attack might involve appending "../../../../../../../../etc/passwd" to a parameter, attempting to access sensitive files such as the password list. This exposes a flaw in parameter validation, as it should prevent inclusion of arbitrary file paths. Proper check mechanisms and input validations are often lacking, letting crafted requests access unauthorized files.

Exploiting this vulnerability could allow malicious actors to view sensitive files and data not intended for public access. This exposure can lead to further attacks, such as extracting sensitive configuration information or user credentials. Compromise of critical system files could be leveraged to gain further control over the server or application. The integrity of the system might be jeopardized, leading to data theft or unauthorized account access. Ultimately, this could result in significant operational and reputational damage to the organization using the CMS.

REFERENCES

• https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2018070116
• https://github.com/kangkuswae/CMS-Lokomedia
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2018