Xoops Tutorials Execution of Arbitrary Code
Secunia Advisory: SA9060
Release Date: 2003-06-18
Popularity: 4,491 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Tutorials 2.x (module for XOOPS)

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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in Xoops Tutorials allowing malicious users to upload and execute arbitrary code.

The problem is that the upload function, which allows users to upload images, doesn't verify the file type. This allows malicious users to upload any file type including PHP files.

Version 2.0 has been reported vulnerable.

Solution:
Version 2.1 is not vulnerable.

Provided and/or discovered by:
ac3, GUSG Team


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