Signature Detail

HTTP: Joomla Simple File Lister module Directory Traversal

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Joomla Simple File Lister module. It is due to insufficient input validation. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system with the privileges of the Administrator user.

Extended Description

The Simple File Lister module for Joomla! is prone to a directory-traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input data. Exploiting the issue may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. Simple File Lister versions 1.0 and prior are vulnerable.

Affected Products

• Joomla Simple File Lister 1.0

References

• BugTraq: 49343
• URL: http://www.joomla.org/
• URL: http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/core-enhancements/file-management/15793