Shadowbox Local file Inclusion Vulnerability

Summary
The host is installed with shadowbox and is prone to local file inclusion vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information. Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw is due to improper validation of user supplied input to 'play' parameter.
Affected
Shadowbox version 3.0.3 and probably prior
Detection
Send a crafted exploit string via HTTP GET request and check whether it is able to read the system file or not
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