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TITLE:
PHPBoost Backup Disclosure Weakness

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA43949

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-03-31

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DESCRIPTION:
A weakness has been discovered in PHPBoost, which can be exploited by
malicious people to disclose sensitive information.

The application stores database backups with a predictable file name
inside the cache/backup directory, which can be exploited to disclose
sensitive information by downloading the file.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 3.0. Other versions may
also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Restrict access to the cache/backup directory (e.g. via ".htaccess").

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
KedAns-Dz

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EXPLOIT:
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