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AlstraSoft Web Host Directory Database Information Disclosure
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23500
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Release Date:
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2006-12-28
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Last Update:
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2007-01-02
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Popularity:
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6,459 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | AlstraSoft Web Host Directory 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-6819
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Description:
hack2prison has reported a vulnerability in AlstraSoft Web Host Directory, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose certain sensitive information.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the authentication process, which can be exploited to download a full database backup without being authenticated by accessing http://[host]/admin/backup/db directly.
Solution:
Restrict access to the administration section e.g. with a firewall.
Provided and/or discovered by:
hack2prison
Changelog:
2007-01-02: Added CVE reference.
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