STphp EasyNews PRO "data/users.txt" Information Disclosure
Secunia Advisory: SA23577
Release Date: 2007-01-02
Last Update: 2007-01-10
Popularity: 5,738 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:STphp EasyNews PRO 4.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-6866


Description:
bd0rk has reported a security issue in STphp EasyNews PRO, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information.

The security issue is caused due to incorrect permissions on "data/users.txt", which can be exploited to disclose certain sensitive information, e.g. usernames, email addresses, and password hashes of all users.

The security issue is reported in version 4.0. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Restrict web access to the "data/users.txt" file.

Provided and/or discovered by:
bd0rk

Changelog:
2007-01-10: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/3039


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