CVE-2007-0572 in Gaming Portal
Summary
by MITRE
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/irc/phpIRC.php in Drunken:Golem Gaming Portal 0.5.1 Alpha 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0572 represents a critical remote file inclusion flaw within the Drunken:Golem Gaming Portal version 0.5.1 Alpha 2 and earlier releases. This issue resides in the include/irc/phpIRC.php script where the application fails to properly validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into file inclusion operations. The vulnerability specifically affects the phpbb_root_path parameter which is processed without adequate sanitization, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary URLs that can be executed as PHP code on the target server.
This vulnerability falls under the CWE-88 category of Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command, and more specifically aligns with CWE-94 which addresses Arbitrary Code Execution through Untrusted Input. The flaw enables attackers to leverage the remote file inclusion mechanism to execute malicious PHP code remotely, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The attack vector operates through the manipulation of the phpbb_root_path parameter, which when improperly handled, allows adversaries to reference external URLs that contain malicious payloads. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can be exploited without requiring authentication and can be leveraged to establish persistent access to the affected system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution to encompass full system compromise and data exfiltration capabilities. Attackers can use this vulnerability to upload backdoors, establish reverse shells, or perform lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the entire Drunken:Golem Gaming Portal ecosystem and can potentially be used to compromise other systems that rely on the same infrastructure or share similar code patterns. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1059 - Command and Scripting Interpreter, demonstrating how attackers can leverage such flaws to achieve their objectives through automated exploitation techniques.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-0572 require immediate patching of the affected software to version 0.5.1 Beta 1 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. Organizations should implement strict parameter validation for all user inputs, particularly those used in file inclusion operations, and employ secure coding practices that prevent dynamic path construction from untrusted sources. The implementation of web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms can provide additional protection layers. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that web applications run with minimal required permissions and that file inclusion operations are restricted to predefined, trusted paths only. Security monitoring and log analysis should be enhanced to detect unusual file inclusion patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other components of the system architecture, as this vulnerability type remains prevalent in legacy applications and underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and robust security practices.