The host is running Symphony CMS and is prone to directory traversal vulnerability.

Successful exploitation will allow attacker to view files and execute local scripts in the context of the web server process, which may aid in further attacks. Impact Level: Application

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.

The flaw is caused by improper validation of user-supplied input via the 'mode' parameter in 'index.php' that allows the attackers to view files and execute local scripts in the context of the web server.

Symphony CMS Version 2.0.7

• http://packetstormsecurity.org/1005-exploits/symphony-lfi.txt
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12809/

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Updated on 2015-03-25