Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users with editor or administrative application access to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the source parameter in a (1) list or (2) editnews action to the Editnews module, and (3) the save_con[skin] parameter in the Options module. NOTE: vector 3 can be leveraged for code execution by using a .. to include and execute arbitrary local files.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4116
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54244
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54246
• http://www.morningstarsecurity.com/advisories/MORNINGSTAR-2009-02-CuteNews.txt
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507782/100/0/threaded