Module Builder Module "file" Directory Traversal
Secunia Advisory: SA27471
Release Date: 2007-11-06
Last Update: 2007-11-08
Popularity: 3,590 views

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

Software:Module Builder 4.x (module for SugarCRM)

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-5812


Description:
GoLd_M has reported a vulnerability in the Module Builder module for SugarCRM, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information.

Input passed to the "file" parameter in modules/Builder/DownloadModule.php is not properly sanitised before being used. This can be exploited to download arbitrary files through directory traversal attacks.

Successful exploitation with arbitrary file extensions requires that "magic_quotes_gpc" is disabled.

The vulnerability is reported in version 4.5.1c. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 4.5.1.d.

Provided and/or discovered by:
GoLd_M

Changelog:
2007-11-07: Added CVE reference. Updated title.
2007-11-08: Updated "Solution" and "Original Advisory" sections.

Original Advisory:
Module Builder:
http://www.sugarforge.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=2320

GoLd_M:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/4591


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