CVE-2021-47749
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Description
YouPHPTube <= 7.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the 'lang' parameter in GET requests. Attackers can exploit the path traversal flaw in locale/function.php to include and view PHP files outside the intended directory by using directory traversal sequences.
Analysis
YouPHPTube <= 7.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the 'lang' parameter in GET requests. [CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM]
Technical Context
Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Youphptube. YouPHPTube <= 7.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the 'lang' parameter in GET requests. Attackers can exploit the path traversal flaw in locale/function.php to include and view PHP files outside the intended directory by using directory traversal sequences.
Affected Products
Vendor: Youphptube. Product: Youphptube.
Remediation
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists.
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