Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the showSource function in showSource.php in World of Phaos 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the file parameter.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Phaos R4000 Version - 'file' Remote File Disclosure EDB-5420 · webapps · Apr 9, 2008 · verified
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References
- worldofphaos-showsource-info-disclosure(41741) vdb-entry
- 44387 vdb-entry
- 28719 vdb-entry
- 5420 exploit