Description
OWLS 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via absolute pathnames in (1) the file parameter in /glossaries/index.php, (2) the filename parameter in /readings/index.php, or (3) the filename parameter in /multiplechoice/resultsignore.php, as demonstrated using /etc/passwd.
Public exploits
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Exploit-DB 3
- Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - '/glossaries/index.php?File' Arbitrary File Access EDB-23725 · webapps · Feb 18, 2004 · verified
- Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - 'readings/index.php' Arbitrary File Access EDB-23726 · webapps · Feb 18, 2004 · verified
- Fool's Workshop Owl's Workshop 1.0 - 'resultsignore.php' Arbitrary File Access EDB-23727 · webapps · Feb 18, 2004 · verified
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