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Itaka "/screenshot" URL Security Bypass
Secunia Advisory: SA26146
Release Date: 2007-07-20
Last Update: 2007-07-27
Popularity: 5,960 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Itaka 0.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-3964


Description:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Itaka, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions and disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability is caused due to improper authentication verification when handling URLs with the "/screenshot" path. This can be exploited to retrieve screenshots without valid user credentials.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 0.2. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 0.2.1.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Discovered by the vendor.

Changelog:
2007-07-27: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
ISA #1:
http://www.jardinpresente.com.ar/trac/itaka/ticket/20


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