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phpGraphy "editwelcome" Authentication Bypass
Secunia Advisory: SA19705
Release Date: 2006-04-18
Last Update: 2006-07-20
Popularity: 5,424 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:phpGraphy 0.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-1888


Description:
rgod has discovered a vulnerability in phpGraphy, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to an insecure authentication process in index.php. This can be exploited to access certain administration sections by providing a special url parameter combination.

Example:
http://[host]/index.php?dir=&editwelcome=1&popup=0

The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 0.9.11. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 0.9.12.

Provided and/or discovered by:
rgod

Changelog:
2006-07-20: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://retrogod.altervista.org/phpgraphy_0911_adv.html


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