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vendor:
Netpublish Server
by:
Unknown
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
Directory Traversal
22
CWE
Product Name: Netpublish Server
Affected Version From: 7
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE: a:portfolio_netpublish_server
Metasploit:
Other Scripts:
Platforms Tested: Unknown
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Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Portfolio Netpublish Server

The vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve arbitrary files by exploiting a failure in the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input. This can be done by manipulating the 'site' parameter in the URL.

Mitigation:

It is recommended to update to the latest version of Netpublish Server to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, input validation should be implemented to prevent directory traversal attacks.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15974/info

Portfolio Netpublish Server is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure in the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this issue to retrieve arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. Information obtained may aid in further attacks against the underlying system; other attacks are also possible.

Netpublish Server 7 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected. 

http://www.example.com/server.np?base&site=XXXintra&catalog=catalog&template=../../../../../../../../../boot.ini