Signature Detail

HTTP: ArdeaCore ardeaInit pathForArdeaCore parameter Remote File Inclusion

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known remote file inclusion vulnerability in ardeaCore. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to ardeaInit.php script. A remote attacker can exploit this by enticing a target to open a malicious URL link. A successful attack can result in arbitrary code execution and loss of sensitive information.

Extended Description

ardeaCore is prone to a remote file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information or to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the computer; other attacks are also possible. ardeaCore 2.2 is affected; other versions may be vulnerable as well.

Affected Products

• Maulana Al Matien ardeaCore 2.2

References

• BugTraq: 40811
• CVE: CVE-2010-4998