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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107712123305706&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9689Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.zone-h.org/en/advisories/read/id=3973/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15249
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107712123305706&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9689Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.zone-h.org/en/advisories/read/id=3973/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15249
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 23, 2004
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified