Airscanner Mobile Security Advisory #07090402: Pocket HPH 5.0.0.2007.05.31.HPH

Product:
Pocket HPH 5.0.0.2007.05.31.HPH

Platform:
Tested on Windows Mobile Pocket PC 2005

Requirements:
Mobile device running Windows Mobile Pocket PC with live network connection.

Credits:
Seth Fogie
Airscanner Mobile Security
http://www.airscanner.com
09/04/2007 (Windows Mobile)

Risk Level:
High - Remote file view/download

Program Summary:
From the website: http://mobileleap.net/hph/

Pocket HPH is a compact PHP processing engine designed to run on handheld devices.

Vulnerability Details:
From a remote system, an attacker can break out of the designated web folder using /../.

By design, it is possible to view the php source by placing a 's' on the end of the file you wish to view.

e.g. http://www.target.com/../../

Workaround:
None.

Vendor Response:
Upgrade will be available on Sept. 19 2007..

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