[Full-disclosure] S21Sec-032-en: Vulnerability in Fatwire Content Server

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                 - S21Sec Advisory -

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Title:   FatWire Content Server
   ID:   S21SEC-032-en

Severity: High - Administrative Privileges Escalation
History: 31.May.2006 Vulnerability discovered
05.Jun.2006 Fixed (patch available)
Scope: FatWire Content Server Portal
Platforms: Any
Author: Alberto Moro ([email protected])
URL: http://www.s21sec.com/avisos/s21sec-032-en.txt
Release: Public

[ SUMMARY ]

The FatWire Content Server product suite enables companies to deploy a wide
variety
and large quantity of Web sites and content-centric applications that build
customer
loyalty, reach new markets, strengthen brand identity, boost productivity,
and reduce costs.

[ AFFECTED VERSIONS ]

Following tested versions are affected with this issue:

    - FatWire Content Server 5.5.0 

[ DESCRIPTION ]

It's possible to obtain administrative privileges in the portal without
previous registration or validation.

[ WORKAROUND ]

Upgrade FatWire CS to the last version or apply the patch provided by
vendor.

[ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ]

These vulnerabilities have been found and researched by:

    - Alberto Moro <[email protected]> S21Sec

With thanks to:

    - Leonardo Nve <[email protected]> S21Sec

[ REFERENCES ]

• FatWire Content Server
  http://www.fatwire.com/cs/Satellite/CSPage_US.html

• S21Sec
  http://www.s21sec.com

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