Security Advisory : Multiple vulnerabilities in OpenDocMan
Discovered by ==> Amol Naik (amolnaik4[at]gmail.com)
## Overview ##
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OpenDocMan is a free document management system (DMS) designed to comply
with ISO 17025 and OIE standard for document management. It features web
based access, fine grained control of access to files, and automated
install and upgrades.
## Vulnerability Description ##
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OpenDocMan is vulnerable to authentication bypass and multiple cross-site
scripting issues.
A valid username require to carry put Auth Bypass. Default is "admin".
Cross-site Scripting:
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Multiple instances of Cross-site scripting found majorly due to use of
$_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] in action parameter of form field and due to absence
of validation for "last_message" parameter.
## Workaround ##
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Update to newer version v1.2.5.2
opendocmanv1.2.5.2:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/opendocman/files/opendocman/1.2.5.2/opendoc
man-1.2.5.2.zip/download
## TimeLine ##
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10th Oct 2009 : Bug Discovered
12th Oct 2009 : vendor was notified by e-mail
12th Oct 2009 : Vendor response received
20th Oct 2009 : A new release publicly available
20th Oct 2009 : Public Disclosure
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