CVE-2011-4640 Scanner

Vulnerability Overview

This vulnerability is present in the logs-x.php file of WebTitan, where the fname parameter is not properly sanitized. As a result, an attacker can exploit this by inserting directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../../../../../etc/passwd) to read files outside the intended directory.

Vulnerability Details

By exploiting the directory traversal vulnerability in logs-x.php, attackers can access critical system files such as /etc/passwd. The attack requires authenticated access, indicating that it could be executed by an insider or after compromising a user account. Successful exploitation could lead to sensitive information disclosure, aiding further attacks against the system.

Possible Effects

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could achieve:

• Unauthorized access to sensitive files, potentially including user credentials, configuration details, and private keys.
• Gaining insights into the system structure and installed software, facilitating further targeted attacks.

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References

• Exploit Database Entry
• CVE-2011-4640 Detail at NVD