Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in javatester_init.php in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template 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
- IBM Proventia Network Mail Security System 2.5 - POST File Read EDB-20368 · webapps · Aug 8, 2012 · verified
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References
- VU#659791 third-party-advisory
- 49897 third-party-advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21605630
- pnm-javatesterinit-dir-traversal(76801) vdb-entry