Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in data/inc/lib/pcltar.lib.php in Pluck 4.5.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the g_pcltar_lib_dir 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
- Pluck CMS 4.5.3 - 'g_pcltar_lib_dir' Local File Inclusion EDB-7153 · webapps · Nov 18, 2008 · verified
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References
- 20081118 [DSECRG-08-039] Local File Include Vulnerability in Pluck CMS 4.5.3 mailing-list
- 7153 exploit
- 32342 vdb-entry
- 32736 third-party-advisory
- http://www.pluck-cms.org/index.php?file=kop11.php
- pluck-pcltarlib-file-include(46676) vdb-entry