mnoGoSearch search.cgi QUERY_STRING Parameter Parsing Arbitrary File Access

medium Nessus Plugin ID 65902

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Synopsis

The remote web server hosts a CGI script that is affected by an arbitrary file access vulnerability.

Description

The version of mnoGoSearch installed on the remote host is affected by an arbitrary file access vulnerability due to a flaw in the 'search.cgi' script when parsing user-supplied input from the QUERY_STRING parameter. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can leverage this issue by sending a specially crafted request in order to view arbitrary files on the remote host, subject to the privileges under which the web server runs.

Note that the application is reportedly also affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability, however Nessus has not tested for this.

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.3.13 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 65902

File Name: mnogosearch_search_arbitrary_file_access.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 4/10/2013

Updated: 6/4/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mnogosearch:mnogosearch

Required KB Items: www/mnogosearch

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Exploited by Nessus: true

Patch Publication Date: 3/3/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/5/2013

Reference Information

BID: 58242

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