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TITLE:
Traq "authenticate()" Security Bypass Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA47108

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-12-07

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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Traq, which can be exploited
by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to access not properly being
restricted in the "authenticate()" function in admincp/common.php.
This can be exploited to bypass the authentication mechanism and
inject and execute arbitrary PHP code.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 2.3. Prior versions may
also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Update to version 2.3.1.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
EgiX

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